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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.83, 3,760.35 and 946.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.83, 3,760.35 and 946.67 is: 1,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.83 : 3,760.35 = 946.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.83/3,760.35 = 946.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.83x = 3,760.35 × 946.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.83x = 3,559,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,810.53/2,506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.04

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