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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.64, 4,419.92 and 894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.64, 4,419.92 and 894.64 is: 1,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.64 : 4,419.92 = 894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.64/4,419.92 = 894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.64x = 4,419.92 × 894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.64x = 3,954,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,237.23/2,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.95

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