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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.33, 4,419 and 971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.33, 4,419 and 971.96 is: 1,457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.33 : 4,419 = 971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.33/4,419 = 971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.33x = 4,419 × 971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.33x = 4,295,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,069.15/2,946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.77

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