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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.14, 3,063.59 and 946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.14, 3,063.59 and 946.90 is: 1,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.14 : 3,063.59 = 946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.14/3,063.59 = 946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.14x = 3,063.59 × 946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.14x = 2,900,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,913.37/2,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.83

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