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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.72, 2,671.32 and 1,139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.72, 2,671.32 and 1,139.61 is: 1,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.72 : 2,671.32 = 1,139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.72/2,671.32 = 1,139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.72x = 2,671.32 × 1,139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.72x = 3,044,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,262.99/1,935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.68

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