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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.99, 4,018.81 and 946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.99, 4,018.81 and 946.62 is: 1,420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.99 : 4,018.81 = 946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.99/4,018.81 = 946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.99x = 4,018.81 × 946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.99x = 3,804,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,261.10/2,677.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.57

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