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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.15, 3,064.20 and 946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.15, 3,064.20 and 946.44 is: 1,419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.15 : 3,064.20 = 946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.15/3,064.20 = 946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.15x = 3,064.20 × 946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.15x = 2,900,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,081.45/2,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.42

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