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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.80, 6,383.16 and 1,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.80, 6,383.16 and 1,946.96 is: 2,920.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.80 : 6,383.16 = 1,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.80/6,383.16 = 1,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.80x = 6,383.16 × 1,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.80x = 12,427,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,757.19/4,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.88

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