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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.74, 2,668.53 and 1,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.74, 2,668.53 and 1,049.52 is: 1,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.74 : 2,668.53 = 1,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.74/2,668.53 = 1,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.74x = 2,668.53 × 1,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.74x = 2,800,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,675.61/1,933.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.32

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