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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.43, 4,381.49 and 946.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.43, 4,381.49 and 946.01 is: 1,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.43 : 4,381.49 = 946.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.43/4,381.49 = 946.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.43x = 4,381.49 × 946.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.43x = 4,144,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,946.67/2,920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.29

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