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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.97, 4,062.60 and 2,107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.97, 4,062.60 and 2,107.35 is: 2,905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.97 : 4,062.60 = 2,107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.97/4,062.60 = 2,107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.97x = 4,062.60 × 2,107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.97x = 8,561,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,320.11/2,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.13

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