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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.42, 3,263.31 and 1,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.42, 3,263.31 and 1,946.34 is: 2,684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.42 : 3,263.31 = 1,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.42/3,263.31 = 1,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.42x = 3,263.31 × 1,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.42x = 6,351,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,510.79/2,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.02

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