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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.25, 4,413.46 and 1,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.25, 4,413.46 and 1,775.59 is: 2,659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.25 : 4,413.46 = 1,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.25/4,413.46 = 1,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.25x = 4,413.46 × 1,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.25x = 7,836,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836,495.44/2,946.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.82

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