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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.69, 4,149.89 and 1,946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.69, 4,149.89 and 1,946.49 is: 2,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.69 : 4,149.89 = 1,946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.69/4,149.89 = 1,946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.69x = 4,149.89 × 1,946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.69x = 8,077,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,705.68/2,769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.47

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