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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.13, 3,644.46 and 1,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.13, 3,644.46 and 1,846.91 is: 2,770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.13 : 3,644.46 = 1,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.13/3,644.46 = 1,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.13x = 3,644.46 × 1,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.13x = 6,730,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,996.06/2,429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.95

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