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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.33, 4,094.34 and 1,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.33, 4,094.34 and 1,846.60 is: 2,548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.33 : 4,094.34 = 1,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.33/4,094.34 = 1,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.33x = 4,094.34 × 1,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.33x = 7,560,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,596.28/2,966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.81

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