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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.48, 2,668.65 and 1,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.48, 2,668.65 and 1,147.97 is: 1,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.48 : 2,668.65 = 1,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.48/2,668.65 = 1,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.48x = 2,668.65 × 1,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.48x = 3,063,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,532.51/1,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.64

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