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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.77, 3,152.84 and 946.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.77, 3,152.84 and 946.61 is: 1,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.77 : 3,152.84 = 946.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.77/3,152.84 = 946.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.77x = 3,152.84 × 946.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.77x = 2,984,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,505.14/2,100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.67

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