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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.69, 3,000.80 and 946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.69, 3,000.80 and 946.27 is: 1,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.69 : 3,000.80 = 946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.69/3,000.80 = 946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.69x = 3,000.80 × 946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.69x = 2,839,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,556.25/2,000.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.29

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