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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.78, 4,420.98 and 1,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.78, 4,420.98 and 1,215 is: 1,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.78 : 4,420.98 = 1,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.78/4,420.98 = 1,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.78x = 4,420.98 × 1,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.78x = 5,371,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,490.70/2,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.83

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