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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.97, 4,202.66 and 1,868.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.97, 4,202.66 and 1,868.69 is: 2,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.97 : 4,202.66 = 1,868.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.97/4,202.66 = 1,868.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.97x = 4,202.66 × 1,868.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.97x = 7,853,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,853,438.36/3,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.46

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