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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.22, 2,946.36 and 868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.22, 2,946.36 and 868.34 is: 1,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.22 : 2,946.36 = 868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.22/2,946.36 = 868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.22x = 2,946.36 × 868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.22x = 2,558,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,442.24/1,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.52

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