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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.48, 4,016.40 and 945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.48, 4,016.40 and 945.52 is: 1,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.48 : 4,016.40 = 945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.48/4,016.40 = 945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.48x = 4,016.40 × 945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.48x = 3,797,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,586.53/2,677.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.34

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