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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.76, 3,290.48 and 946.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.76, 3,290.48 and 946.01 is: 1,417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.76 : 3,290.48 = 946.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.76/3,290.48 = 946.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.76x = 3,290.48 × 946.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.76x = 3,112,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,826.98/2,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.65

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