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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.70, 4,016.55 and 946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.70, 4,016.55 and 946.10 is: 1,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.70 : 4,016.55 = 946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.70/4,016.55 = 946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.70x = 4,016.55 × 946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.70x = 3,800,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,057.96/2,677.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.15

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