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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.73, 4,342.71 and 946.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.73, 4,342.71 and 946.79 is: 1,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.73 : 4,342.71 = 946.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.73/4,342.71 = 946.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.73x = 4,342.71 × 946.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.73x = 4,111,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,612.69/2,894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.38

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