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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.72, 4,064.94 and 1,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.72, 4,064.94 and 1,827.30 is: 2,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.72 : 4,064.94 = 1,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.72/4,064.94 = 1,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.72x = 4,064.94 × 1,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.72x = 7,427,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427,864.86/2,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.72

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