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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.66, 3,602.40 and 939.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.66, 3,602.40 and 939.68 is: 1,410.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.66 : 3,602.40 = 939.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.66/3,602.40 = 939.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.66x = 3,602.40 × 939.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.66x = 3,385,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,103.23/2,400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.07

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