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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.50, 3,471.75 and 946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.50, 3,471.75 and 946.50 is: 1,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.50 : 3,471.75 = 946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.50/3,471.75 = 946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.50x = 3,471.75 × 946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.50x = 3,286,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,011.38/2,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.75

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