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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.16, 4,051.93 and 945.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.16, 4,051.93 and 945.93 is: 1,418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.16 : 4,051.93 = 945.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.16/4,051.93 = 945.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.16x = 4,051.93 × 945.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.16x = 3,832,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,842.14/2,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.96

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