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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.39, 2,916.81 and 973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.39, 2,916.81 and 973.17 is: 1,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.39 : 2,916.81 = 973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.39/2,916.81 = 973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.39x = 2,916.81 × 973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.39x = 2,838,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,551.99/1,946.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.37

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