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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.50, 4,230.22 and 1,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.50, 4,230.22 and 1,946.42 is: 2,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.50 : 4,230.22 = 1,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.50/4,230.22 = 1,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.50x = 4,230.22 × 1,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.50x = 8,233,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,784.81/3,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.71

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