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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.43, 4,067.87 and 2,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.43, 4,067.87 and 2,049.84 is: 2,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.43 : 4,067.87 = 2,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.43/4,067.87 = 2,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.43x = 4,067.87 × 2,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.43x = 8,338,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338,483.92/2,946.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.03

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