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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.60, 4,420.71 and 2,332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.60, 4,420.71 and 2,332.35 is: 3,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.60 : 4,420.71 = 2,332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.60/4,420.71 = 2,332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.60x = 4,420.71 × 2,332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.60x = 10,310,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,642.97/2,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.17

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