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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.27, 4,192.92 and 946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.27, 4,192.92 and 946.39 is: 1,419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.27 : 4,192.92 = 946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.27/4,192.92 = 946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.27x = 4,192.92 × 946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.27x = 3,968,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,137.56/2,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.59

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