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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.76, 4,054.44 and 946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.76, 4,054.44 and 946.76 is: 1,420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.76 : 4,054.44 = 946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.76/4,054.44 = 946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.76x = 4,054.44 × 946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.76x = 3,838,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,559.57/2,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.77

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