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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.86, 3,601.28 and 941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.86, 3,601.28 and 941.04 is: 1,411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.86 : 3,601.28 = 941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.86/3,601.28 = 941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.86x = 3,601.28 × 941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.86x = 3,388,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,948.53/2,400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.56

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