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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.04, 4,419.06 and 754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.04, 4,419.06 and 754.78 is: 1,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.04 : 4,419.06 = 754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.04/4,419.06 = 754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.04x = 4,419.06 × 754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.04x = 3,335,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,418.11/2,946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.17

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