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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.68, 4,066.48 and 1,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.68, 4,066.48 and 1,620.48 is: 2,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.68 : 4,066.48 = 1,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.68/4,066.48 = 1,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.68x = 4,066.48 × 1,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.68x = 6,589,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,649.51/2,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.30

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