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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.33, 3,759.44 and 946.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.33, 3,759.44 and 946.43 is: 1,420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.33 : 3,759.44 = 946.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.33/3,759.44 = 946.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.33x = 3,759.44 × 946.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.33x = 3,558,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,046.80/2,505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.19

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