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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.43, 2,917.82 and 775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.43, 2,917.82 and 775.47 is: 1,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.43 : 2,917.82 = 775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.43/2,917.82 = 775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.43x = 2,917.82 × 775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.43x = 2,262,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,694.76/1,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.48

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