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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.73, 4,706.61 and 946.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.73, 4,706.61 and 946.87 is: 1,419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.73 : 4,706.61 = 946.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.73/4,706.61 = 946.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.73x = 4,706.61 × 946.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.73x = 4,456,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,547.81/3,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.86

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