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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.27, 4,061.57 and 2,105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.27, 4,061.57 and 2,105.49 is: 2,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.27 : 4,061.57 = 2,105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.27/4,061.57 = 2,105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.27x = 4,061.57 × 2,105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.27x = 8,551,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,584.49/2,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.51

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