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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.46, 4,397.40 and 2,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.46, 4,397.40 and 2,451.66 is: 3,671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.46 : 4,397.40 = 2,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.46/4,397.40 = 2,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.46x = 4,397.40 × 2,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.46x = 10,780,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,780,929.68/2,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.40

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