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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.43, 4,419.54 and 755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.43, 4,419.54 and 755.18 is: 1,132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.43 : 4,419.54 = 755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.43/4,419.54 = 755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.43x = 4,419.54 × 755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.43x = 3,337,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,548.22/2,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.74

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