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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.33, 4,419.54 and 1,302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.33, 4,419.54 and 1,302.51 is: 1,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.33 : 4,419.54 = 1,302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.33/4,419.54 = 1,302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.33x = 4,419.54 × 1,302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.33x = 5,756,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,756,495.05/2,946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.78

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