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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.48, 2,918.42 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.48, 2,918.42 and 905.90 is: 1,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.48 : 2,918.42 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.48/2,918.42 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.48x = 2,918.42 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.48x = 2,643,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,777.56/1,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.24

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