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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.08, 4,146 and 1,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.08, 4,146 and 1,886.08 is: 2,601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.08 : 4,146 = 1,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.08/4,146 = 1,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.08x = 4,146 × 1,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.08x = 7,819,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,819,687.68/3,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.29

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