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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.90, 3,611.82 and 946.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.90, 3,611.82 and 946.03 is: 1,419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.90 : 3,611.82 = 946.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.90/3,611.82 = 946.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.90x = 3,611.82 × 946.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.90x = 3,416,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,890.07/2,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.03

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