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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.06, 4,892.55 and 1,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.06, 4,892.55 and 1,946.20 is: 2,916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.06 : 4,892.55 = 1,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.06/4,892.55 = 1,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.06x = 4,892.55 × 1,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.06x = 9,521,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,521,880.81/3,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.30

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