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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.55, 4,193.96 and 946.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.55, 4,193.96 and 946.55 is: 1,420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.55 : 4,193.96 = 946.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.55/4,193.96 = 946.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.55x = 4,193.96 × 946.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.55x = 3,969,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,767.14/2,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.03

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