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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.54, 4,971.50 and 1,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.54, 4,971.50 and 1,946.54 is: 2,686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.54 : 4,971.50 = 1,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.54/4,971.50 = 1,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.54x = 4,971.50 × 1,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.54x = 9,677,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,189.02/3,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.22

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