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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.84, 4,064.36 and 2,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.84, 4,064.36 and 2,150.02 is: 2,965.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.84 : 4,064.36 = 2,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.84/4,064.36 = 2,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.84x = 4,064.36 × 2,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.84x = 8,738,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,455.29/2,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.36

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