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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.72, 2,668.58 and 1,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.72, 2,668.58 and 1,049.56 is: 1,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.72 : 2,668.58 = 1,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.72/2,668.58 = 1,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.72x = 2,668.58 × 1,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.72x = 2,800,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,834.82/1,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.42

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