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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.64, 4,016.34 and 946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.64, 4,016.34 and 946.28 is: 1,419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.64 : 4,016.34 = 946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.64/4,016.34 = 946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.64x = 4,016.34 × 946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.64x = 3,800,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,582.22/2,677.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.38

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