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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.88, 4,614.96 and 1,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.88, 4,614.96 and 1,946.64 is: 2,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.88 : 4,614.96 = 1,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.88/4,614.96 = 1,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.88x = 4,614.96 × 1,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.88x = 8,983,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983,665.73/3,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.60

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