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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.08, 3,759.58 and 946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.08, 3,759.58 and 946.81 is: 1,419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.08 : 3,759.58 = 946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.08/3,759.58 = 946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.08x = 3,759.58 × 946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.08x = 3,559,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,607.94/2,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.82

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