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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.03, 3,601.52 and 939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.03, 3,601.52 and 939.20 is: 1,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.03 : 3,601.52 = 939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.03/3,601.52 = 939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.03x = 3,601.52 × 939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.03x = 3,382,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,524.88/2,400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.37

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