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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.85, 3,267.93 and 946.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.85, 3,267.93 and 946.33 is: 1,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.85 : 3,267.93 = 946.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.85/3,267.93 = 946.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.85x = 3,267.93 × 946.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.85x = 3,092,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,532.03/2,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.69

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