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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.19, 4,094.16 and 1,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.19, 4,094.16 and 1,846.47 is: 2,548.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.19 : 4,094.16 = 1,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.19/4,094.16 = 1,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.19x = 4,094.16 × 1,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.19x = 7,559,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,559,736.01/2,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.63

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