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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.32, 4,064.56 and 2,610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.32, 4,064.56 and 2,610.56 is: 3,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.32 : 4,064.56 = 2,610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.32/4,064.56 = 2,610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.32x = 4,064.56 × 2,610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.32x = 10,610,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,610,777.75/2,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.37

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