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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.60, 4,015.68 and 946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.60, 4,015.68 and 946 is: 1,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.60 : 4,015.68 = 946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.60/4,015.68 = 946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.60x = 4,015.68 × 946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.60x = 3,798,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,833.28/2,677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.75

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