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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.06, 3,692.52 and 1,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.06, 3,692.52 and 1,947.12 is: 2,915.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.06 : 3,692.52 = 1,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.06/3,692.52 = 1,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.06x = 3,692.52 × 1,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.06x = 7,189,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,779.54/2,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.49

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