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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.72, 4,419.36 and 894.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.72, 4,419.36 and 894.72 is: 1,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.72 : 4,419.36 = 894.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.72/4,419.36 = 894.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.72x = 4,419.36 × 894.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.72x = 3,954,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,089.78/2,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.86

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