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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.26, 4,061.69 and 2,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.26, 4,061.69 and 2,002.10 is: 2,760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.26 : 4,061.69 = 2,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.26/4,061.69 = 2,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.26x = 4,061.69 × 2,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.26x = 8,131,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,879.23/2,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.07

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