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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.91, 3,599.24 and 941.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.91, 3,599.24 and 941.09 is: 1,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.91 : 3,599.24 = 941.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.91/3,599.24 = 941.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.91x = 3,599.24 × 941.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.91x = 3,387,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,186.07/2,400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.79

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