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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.48, 3,350.40 and 1,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.48, 3,350.40 and 1,946.64 is: 2,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.48 : 3,350.40 = 1,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.48/3,350.40 = 1,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.48x = 3,350.40 × 1,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.48x = 6,522,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,022.66/2,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.69

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