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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.34, 2,919.99 and 905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.34, 2,919.99 and 905.52 is: 1,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.34 : 2,919.99 = 905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.34/2,919.99 = 905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.34x = 2,919.99 × 905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.34x = 2,644,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,109.34/1,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.50

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