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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.32, 3,666.96 and 1,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.32, 3,666.96 and 1,960.32 is: 2,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.32 : 3,666.96 = 1,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.32/3,666.96 = 1,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.32x = 3,666.96 × 1,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.32x = 7,188,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,415.03/2,446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.46

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