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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.85, 3,761.01 and 946.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.85, 3,761.01 and 946.73 is: 1,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.85 : 3,761.01 = 946.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.85/3,761.01 = 946.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.85x = 3,761.01 × 946.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.85x = 3,560,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,642.19/2,507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.80

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