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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.24, 3,906.84 and 1,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.24, 3,906.84 and 1,946.52 is: 2,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.24 : 3,906.84 = 1,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.24/3,906.84 = 1,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.24x = 3,906.84 × 1,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.24x = 7,604,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604,742.20/2,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.06

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