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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.08, 3,669.12 and 1,965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.08, 3,669.12 and 1,965.48 is: 2,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.08 : 3,669.12 = 1,965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.08/3,669.12 = 1,965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.08x = 3,669.12 × 1,965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.08x = 7,211,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,581.98/2,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.22

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