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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.64, 3,064.84 and 946.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.64, 3,064.84 and 946.99 is: 1,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.64 : 3,064.84 = 946.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.64/3,064.84 = 946.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.64x = 3,064.84 × 946.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.64x = 2,902,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,374.30/2,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.50

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