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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.35, 3,262.40 and 1,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.35, 3,262.40 and 1,946.82 is: 2,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.35 : 3,262.40 = 1,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.35/3,262.40 = 1,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.35x = 3,262.40 × 1,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.35x = 6,351,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,305.57/2,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.55

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