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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.74, 4,066.56 and 1,620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.74, 4,066.56 and 1,620.52 is: 2,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.74 : 4,066.56 = 1,620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.74/4,066.56 = 1,620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.74x = 4,066.56 × 1,620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.74x = 6,589,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,941.81/2,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.35

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