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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.60, 3,610.80 and 946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.60, 3,610.80 and 946.77 is: 1,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.60 : 3,610.80 = 946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.60/3,610.80 = 946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.60x = 3,610.80 × 946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.60x = 3,418,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,597.12/2,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.51

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