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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.44, 4,971.36 and 1,946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.44, 4,971.36 and 1,946.44 is: 2,686.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.44 : 4,971.36 = 1,946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.44/4,971.36 = 1,946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.44x = 4,971.36 × 1,946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.44x = 9,676,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,448.83/3,602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.08

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