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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.78, 4,131.51 and 1,946.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.78, 4,131.51 and 1,946.94 is: 2,685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.78 : 4,131.51 = 1,946.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.78/4,131.51 = 1,946.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.78x = 4,131.51 × 1,946.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.78x = 8,043,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,802.08/2,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.94

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