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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.76, 2,668.30 and 1,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.76, 2,668.30 and 1,147.66 is: 1,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.76 : 2,668.30 = 1,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.76/2,668.30 = 1,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.76x = 2,668.30 × 1,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.76x = 3,062,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,301.18/1,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.60

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