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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.62, 2,899.46 and 946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.62, 2,899.46 and 946.52 is: 1,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.62 : 2,899.46 = 946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.62/2,899.46 = 946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.62x = 2,899.46 × 946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.62x = 2,744,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,395.62/1,933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.30

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