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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.67, 4,342.14 and 946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.67, 4,342.14 and 946.70 is: 1,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.67 : 4,342.14 = 946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.67/4,342.14 = 946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.67x = 4,342.14 × 946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.67x = 4,110,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,703.94/2,894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.09

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