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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.95, 4,420.58 and 755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.95, 4,420.58 and 755.69 is: 1,133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.95 : 4,420.58 = 755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.95/4,420.58 = 755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.95x = 4,420.58 × 755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.95x = 3,340,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,595.37/2,946.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.58

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