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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,437.88, 4,744.56 and 1,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,437.88, 4,744.56 and 1,946.06 is: 2,685.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,437.88 : 4,744.56 = 1,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,437.88/4,744.56 = 1,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,437.88x = 4,744.56 × 1,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,437.88x = 9,233,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233,174.71/3,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.72

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