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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.43, 4,063.80 and 2,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.43, 4,063.80 and 2,061.91 is: 2,843.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.43 : 4,063.80 = 2,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.43/4,063.80 = 2,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.43x = 4,063.80 × 2,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.43x = 8,379,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,189.86/2,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.84

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