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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.93, 2,119.97 and 946.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.93, 2,119.97 and 946.97 is: 1,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.93 : 2,119.97 = 946.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.93/2,119.97 = 946.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.93x = 2,119.97 × 946.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.93x = 2,007,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,547.99/1,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.06

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