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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.26, 4,051.50 and 946.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.26, 4,051.50 and 946.45 is: 1,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.26 : 4,051.50 = 946.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.26/4,051.50 = 946.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.26x = 4,051.50 × 946.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.26x = 3,834,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,542.18/2,702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.01

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