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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.64, 4,379.46 and 946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.64, 4,379.46 and 946.93 is: 1,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.64 : 4,379.46 = 946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.64/4,379.46 = 946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.64x = 4,379.46 × 946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.64x = 4,147,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,042.06/2,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.40

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