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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.70, 3,064.65 and 946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.70, 3,064.65 and 946.74 is: 1,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.70 : 3,064.65 = 946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.70/3,064.65 = 946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.70x = 3,064.65 × 946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.70x = 2,901,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,426.74/2,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.00

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