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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.18, 4,341.47 and 946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.18, 4,341.47 and 946.13 is: 1,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.18 : 4,341.47 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.18/4,341.47 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.18x = 4,341.47 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.18x = 4,107,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,568.57/2,894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.25

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