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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.86, 4,206.87 and 2,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.86, 4,206.87 and 2,001.96 is: 2,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.86 : 4,206.87 = 2,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.86/4,206.87 = 2,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.86x = 4,206.87 × 2,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.86x = 8,421,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,985.47/3,046.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.15

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