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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.44, 4,418.48 and 1,301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.44, 4,418.48 and 1,301.82 is: 1,952.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.44 : 4,418.48 = 1,301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.44/4,418.48 = 1,301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.44x = 4,418.48 × 1,301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.44x = 5,752,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,059.12/2,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.21

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