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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.04, 3,366.80 and 1,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.04, 3,366.80 and 1,946.56 is: 2,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.04 : 3,366.80 = 1,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.04/3,366.80 = 1,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.04x = 3,366.80 × 1,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.04x = 6,553,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,678.21/2,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.24

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