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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.60, 4,418.68 and 1,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.60, 4,418.68 and 1,302 is: 1,952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.60 : 4,418.68 = 1,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.60/4,418.68 = 1,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.60x = 4,418.68 × 1,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.60x = 5,753,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753,121.36/2,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.46

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