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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.58, 2,921.04 and 776.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.58, 2,921.04 and 776.34 is: 1,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.58 : 2,921.04 = 776.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.58/2,921.04 = 776.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.58x = 2,921.04 × 776.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.58x = 2,267,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,720.19/1,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.98

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