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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.08, 3,266.10 and 946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.08, 3,266.10 and 946.26 is: 1,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.08 : 3,266.10 = 946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.08/3,266.10 = 946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.08x = 3,266.10 × 946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.08x = 3,090,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,579.79/2,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.30

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