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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.40, 7,414.72 and 2,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.40, 7,414.72 and 2,316.64 is: 3,472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.40 : 7,414.72 = 2,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.40/7,414.72 = 2,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.40x = 7,414.72 × 2,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.40x = 17,177,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,236.94/4,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.67

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