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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.74, 2,668.14 and 1,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.74, 2,668.14 and 1,146.42 is: 1,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.74 : 2,668.14 = 1,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.74/2,668.14 = 1,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.74x = 2,668.14 × 1,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.74x = 3,058,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,809.06/1,933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.81

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