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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.71, 8,467.47 and 1,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.71, 8,467.47 and 1,946.88 is: 2,920.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.71 : 8,467.47 = 1,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.71/8,467.47 = 1,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.71x = 8,467.47 × 1,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.71x = 16,485,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485,180.98/5,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.47

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