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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.68, 3,610.88 and 946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.68, 3,610.88 and 946.56 is: 1,419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.68 : 3,610.88 = 946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.68/3,610.88 = 946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.68x = 3,610.88 × 946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.68x = 3,417,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,914.57/2,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.59

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