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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,702.62, 2,349.63 and 946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,702.62, 2,349.63 and 946.41 is: 1,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,702.62 : 2,349.63 = 946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,702.62/2,349.63 = 946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,702.62x = 2,349.63 × 946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,702.62x = 2,223,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,713.33/1,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.05

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