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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.59, 2,946.06 and 1,143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.59, 2,946.06 and 1,143.43 is: 1,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.59 : 2,946.06 = 1,143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.59/2,946.06 = 1,143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.59x = 2,946.06 × 1,143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.59x = 3,368,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,606.02/1,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.66

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