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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.91, 2,666.78 and 1,147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.91, 2,666.78 and 1,147.81 is: 1,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.91 : 2,666.78 = 1,147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.91/2,666.78 = 1,147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.91x = 2,666.78 × 1,147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.91x = 3,060,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,950.08/1,933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.78

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