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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.90, 4,993.20 and 1,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.90, 4,993.20 and 1,946.90 is: 2,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.90 : 4,993.20 = 1,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.90/4,993.20 = 1,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.90x = 4,993.20 × 1,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.90x = 9,721,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721,261.08/3,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.76

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