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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.15, 4,435.68 and 1,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.15, 4,435.68 and 1,846.92 is: 2,766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.15 : 4,435.68 = 1,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.15/4,435.68 = 1,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.15x = 4,435.68 × 1,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.15x = 8,192,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,192,346.11/2,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.61

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