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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.55, 15,512.40 and 2,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.55, 15,512.40 and 2,946 is: 4,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.55 : 15,512.40 = 2,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.55/15,512.40 = 2,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.55x = 15,512.40 × 2,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.55x = 45,699,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,530.40/10,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.02

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