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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.92, 2,269.92 and 946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.92, 2,269.92 and 946.28 is: 1,305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.92 : 2,269.92 = 946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.92/2,269.92 = 946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.92x = 2,269.92 × 946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.92x = 2,147,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,979.90/1,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.83

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