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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.40, 4,061.30 and 2,235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.40, 4,061.30 and 2,235.93 is: 3,081.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.40 : 4,061.30 = 2,235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.40/4,061.30 = 2,235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.40x = 4,061.30 × 2,235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.40x = 9,080,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,782.51/2,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.99

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