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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.41, 5,946.98 and 2,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.41, 5,946.98 and 2,446.41 is: 3,376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.41 : 5,946.98 = 2,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.41/5,946.98 = 2,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.41x = 5,946.98 × 2,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.41x = 14,548,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,751.34/4,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.04

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