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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.62, 2,686.33 and 1,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.62, 2,686.33 and 1,062.41 is: 1,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.62 : 2,686.33 = 1,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.62/2,686.33 = 1,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.62x = 2,686.33 × 1,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.62x = 2,853,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,965.11/1,946.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.11

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