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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.12, 2,920.68 and 714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.12, 2,920.68 and 714.33 is: 1,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.12 : 2,920.68 = 714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.12/2,920.68 = 714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.12x = 2,920.68 × 714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.12x = 2,086,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,329.34/1,946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.05

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