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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.77, 4,016.66 and 946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.77, 4,016.66 and 946.53 is: 1,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.77 : 4,016.66 = 946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.77/4,016.66 = 946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.77x = 4,016.66 × 946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.77x = 3,801,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,884.46/2,677.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.80

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