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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.69, 4,193.25 and 946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.69, 4,193.25 and 946.77 is: 1,420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.69 : 4,193.25 = 946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.69/4,193.25 = 946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.69x = 4,193.25 × 946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.69x = 3,970,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,043.30/2,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.06

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