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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.27, 4,341.42 and 946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.27, 4,341.42 and 946.49 is: 1,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.27 : 4,341.42 = 946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.27/4,341.42 = 946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.27x = 4,341.42 × 946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.27x = 4,109,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,088.91/2,894.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.73

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