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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.36, 2,668.47 and 1,147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.36, 2,668.47 and 1,147.85 is: 1,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.36 : 2,668.47 = 1,147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.36/2,668.47 = 1,147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.36x = 2,668.47 × 1,147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.36x = 3,062,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,999.49/1,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.47

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