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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.06, 3,760.92 and 946.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.06, 3,760.92 and 946.86 is: 1,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.06 : 3,760.92 = 946.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.06/3,760.92 = 946.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.06x = 3,760.92 × 946.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.06x = 3,561,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,064.71/2,508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.85

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