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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.43, 3,062.35 and 946.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.43, 3,062.35 and 946.11 is: 1,419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.43 : 3,062.35 = 946.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.43/3,062.35 = 946.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.43x = 3,062.35 × 946.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.43x = 2,897,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,319.96/2,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.26

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