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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486.08, 3,728.40 and 946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486.08, 3,728.40 and 946.72 is: 1,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486.08 : 3,728.40 = 946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486.08/3,728.40 = 946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486.08x = 3,728.40 × 946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486.08x = 3,529,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,750.85/2,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.81

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