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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.16, 4,224.44 and 1,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.16, 4,224.44 and 1,946.36 is: 2,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.16 : 4,224.44 = 1,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.16/4,224.44 = 1,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.16x = 4,224.44 × 1,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.16x = 8,222,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,250.18/2,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.50

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