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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.48, 2,668.70 and 1,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.48, 2,668.70 and 1,148.08 is: 1,583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.48 : 2,668.70 = 1,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.48/2,668.70 = 1,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.48x = 2,668.70 × 1,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.48x = 3,063,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,881.10/1,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.83

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