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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.58, 2,917.98 and 850.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.58, 2,917.98 and 850.11 is: 1,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.58 : 2,917.98 = 850.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.58/2,917.98 = 850.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.58x = 2,917.98 × 850.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.58x = 2,480,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,603.98/1,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.34

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