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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.48, 3,391.38 and 946.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.48, 3,391.38 and 946.99 is: 1,419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.48 : 3,391.38 = 946.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.48/3,391.38 = 946.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.48x = 3,391.38 × 946.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.48x = 3,211,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,602.95/2,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.51

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