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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.94, 3,601.41 and 576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.94, 3,601.41 and 576.94 is: 865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.94 : 3,601.41 = 576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.94/3,601.41 = 576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.94x = 3,601.41 × 576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.94x = 2,077,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,788.48/2,400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.41

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