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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.62, 4,577.23 and 1,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.62, 4,577.23 and 1,953.12 is: 2,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.62 : 4,577.23 = 1,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.62/4,577.23 = 1,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.62x = 4,577.23 × 1,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.62x = 8,939,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939,879.46/3,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.36

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