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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.59, 4,066.33 and 1,620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.59, 4,066.33 and 1,620.30 is: 2,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.59 : 4,066.33 = 1,620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.59/4,066.33 = 1,620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.59x = 4,066.33 × 1,620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.59x = 6,588,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,674.50/2,946.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.03

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