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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.94, 3,151.91 and 946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.94, 3,151.91 and 946.69 is: 1,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.94 : 3,151.91 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.94/3,151.91 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.94x = 3,151.91 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.94x = 2,983,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,876.16/2,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.26

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