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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.13, 3,608.96 and 946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.13, 3,608.96 and 946.89 is: 1,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.13 : 3,608.96 = 946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.13/3,608.96 = 946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.13x = 3,608.96 × 946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.13x = 3,417,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,283.40/2,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.06

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