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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.91, 2,669.49 and 1,147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.91, 2,669.49 and 1,147.96 is: 1,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.91 : 2,669.49 = 1,147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.91/2,669.49 = 1,147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.91x = 2,669.49 × 1,147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.91x = 3,064,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,458.20/1,933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.59

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