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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.71, 3,064.70 and 946.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.71, 3,064.70 and 946.78 is: 1,419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.71 : 3,064.70 = 946.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.71/3,064.70 = 946.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.71x = 3,064.70 × 946.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.71x = 2,901,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,591.37/2,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.07

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