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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.76, 4,436.16 and 2,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.76, 4,436.16 and 2,346.16 is: 3,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.76 : 4,436.16 = 2,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.76/4,436.16 = 2,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.76x = 4,436.16 × 2,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.76x = 10,407,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407,941.15/2,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.11

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