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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.63, 4,971.63 and 1,946.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.63, 4,971.63 and 1,946.63 is: 2,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.63 : 4,971.63 = 1,946.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.63/4,971.63 = 1,946.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.63x = 4,971.63 × 1,946.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.63x = 9,677,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,899.25/3,602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.35

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