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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.84, 4,066.52 and 1,620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.84, 4,066.52 and 1,620.53 is: 2,236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.84 : 4,066.52 = 1,620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.84/4,066.52 = 1,620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.84x = 4,066.52 × 1,620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.84x = 6,589,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,917.66/2,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.27

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