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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.06, 3,610.32 and 946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.06, 3,610.32 and 946.54 is: 1,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.06 : 3,610.32 = 946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.06/3,610.32 = 946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.06x = 3,610.32 × 946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.06x = 3,417,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,312.29/2,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.70

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