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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.58, 2,686.65 and 1,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.58, 2,686.65 and 1,150.02 is: 1,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.58 : 2,686.65 = 1,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.58/2,686.65 = 1,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.58x = 2,686.65 × 1,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.58x = 3,089,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,701.23/1,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.25

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