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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.98, 4,366.10 and 2,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.98, 4,366.10 and 2,046.74 is: 3,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.98 : 4,366.10 = 2,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.98/4,366.10 = 2,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.98x = 4,366.10 × 2,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.98x = 8,936,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936,254.80/2,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.69

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