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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.65, 4,192.49 and 946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.65, 4,192.49 and 946.22 is: 1,418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.65 : 4,192.49 = 946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.65/4,192.49 = 946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.65x = 4,192.49 × 946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.65x = 3,966,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,999.29/2,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.99

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