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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.24, 4,416.48 and 2,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.24, 4,416.48 and 2,011.20 is: 3,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.24 : 4,416.48 = 2,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.24/4,416.48 = 2,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.24x = 4,416.48 × 2,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.24x = 8,882,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,424.58/2,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.83

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