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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946, 4,066.02 and 1,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946, 4,066.02 and 1,704 is: 2,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946 : 4,066.02 = 1,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946/4,066.02 = 1,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946x = 4,066.02 × 1,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946x = 6,928,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,498.08/2,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.83

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