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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.30, 4,014.84 and 946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.30, 4,014.84 and 946.06 is: 1,418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.30 : 4,014.84 = 946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.30/4,014.84 = 946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.30x = 4,014.84 × 946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.30x = 3,798,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,279.53/2,677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.70

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