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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.66, 3,148.38 and 1,949.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.66, 3,148.38 and 1,949.97 is: 2,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.66 : 3,148.38 = 1,949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.66/3,148.38 = 1,949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.66x = 3,148.38 × 1,949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.66x = 6,139,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139,246.55/2,286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.81

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