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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.96, 3,197.88 and 946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.96, 3,197.88 and 946.62 is: 1,418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.96 : 3,197.88 = 946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.96/3,197.88 = 946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.96x = 3,197.88 × 946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.96x = 3,027,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,177.17/2,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.57

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