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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.36, 4,064.19 and 2,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.36, 4,064.19 and 2,315.88 is: 3,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.36 : 4,064.19 = 2,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.36/4,064.19 = 2,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.36x = 4,064.19 × 2,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.36x = 9,412,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412,176.34/2,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.51

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