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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.30, 4,193.58 and 946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.30, 4,193.58 and 946.28 is: 1,419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.30 : 4,193.58 = 946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.30/4,193.58 = 946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.30x = 4,193.58 × 946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.30x = 3,968,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,300.88/2,795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.63

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