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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.06, 3,725.73 and 946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.06, 3,725.73 and 946.22 is: 1,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.06 : 3,725.73 = 946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.06/3,725.73 = 946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.06x = 3,725.73 × 946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.06x = 3,525,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,360.24/2,486.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.05

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