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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.02, 4,614.51 and 1,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.02, 4,614.51 and 1,946.50 is: 2,686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.02 : 4,614.51 = 1,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.02/4,614.51 = 1,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.02x = 4,614.51 × 1,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.02x = 8,982,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,143.72/3,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.03

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