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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.76, 4,417.68 and 1,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.76, 4,417.68 and 1,096.84 is: 1,644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.76 : 4,417.68 = 1,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.76/4,417.68 = 1,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.76x = 4,417.68 × 1,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.76x = 4,845,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,488.13/2,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.34

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