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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.64, 4,051.89 and 946.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.64, 4,051.89 and 946.65 is: 1,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.64 : 4,051.89 = 946.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.64/4,051.89 = 946.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.64x = 4,051.89 × 946.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.64x = 3,835,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,721.67/2,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.25

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