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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.67, 4,193.51 and 946.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.67, 4,193.51 and 946.78 is: 1,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.67 : 4,193.51 = 946.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.67/4,193.51 = 946.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.67x = 4,193.51 × 946.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.67x = 3,970,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,316.18/2,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.17

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