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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.71, 3,760.59 and 946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.71, 3,760.59 and 946.68 is: 1,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.71 : 3,760.59 = 946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.71/3,760.59 = 946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.71x = 3,760.59 × 946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.71x = 3,560,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,075.34/2,506.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.22

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