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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.31, 4,341.47 and 946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.31, 4,341.47 and 946.52 is: 1,419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.31 : 4,341.47 = 946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.31/4,341.47 = 946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.31x = 4,341.47 × 946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.31x = 4,109,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,266.48/2,894.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.77

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