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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.56, 3,611.57 and 946.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.56, 3,611.57 and 946.37 is: 1,419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.56 : 3,611.57 = 946.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.56/3,611.57 = 946.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.56x = 3,611.57 × 946.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.56x = 3,417,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,884.05/2,407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.65

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