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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.38, 4,418.63 and 2,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.38, 4,418.63 and 2,752.25 is: 4,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.38 : 4,418.63 = 2,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.38/4,418.63 = 2,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.38x = 4,418.63 × 2,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.38x = 12,161,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161,160.66/2,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.49

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