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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.91, 2,297.10 and 946.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.91, 2,297.10 and 946.95 is: 1,306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.91 : 2,297.10 = 946.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.91/2,297.10 = 946.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.91x = 2,297.10 × 946.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.91x = 2,175,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,238.85/1,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.52

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