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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.97, 2,686.81 and 1,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.97, 2,686.81 and 1,062.77 is: 1,466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.97 : 2,686.81 = 1,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.97/2,686.81 = 1,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.97x = 2,686.81 × 1,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.97x = 2,855,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,467.40/1,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.62

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