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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.60, 3,063.28 and 946.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.60, 3,063.28 and 946.32 is: 1,419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.60 : 3,063.28 = 946.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.60/3,063.28 = 946.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.60x = 3,063.28 × 946.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.60x = 2,898,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,843.13/2,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.89

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