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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.01, 2,667.72 and 1,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.01, 2,667.72 and 1,147.50 is: 1,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.01 : 2,667.72 = 1,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.01/2,667.72 = 1,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.01x = 2,667.72 × 1,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.01x = 3,061,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,208.70/1,934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.83

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