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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.98, 4,066.98 and 1,620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.98, 4,066.98 and 1,620.86 is: 2,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.98 : 4,066.98 = 1,620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.98/4,066.98 = 1,620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.98x = 4,066.98 × 1,620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.98x = 6,592,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,005.20/2,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.87

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