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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.26, 4,416.56 and 1,096.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.26, 4,416.56 and 1,096.88 is: 1,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.26 : 4,416.56 = 1,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.26/4,416.56 = 1,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.26x = 4,416.56 × 1,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.26x = 4,844,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,436.33/2,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.27

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