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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.05, 3,600.14 and 938.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.05, 3,600.14 and 938.46 is: 1,407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.05 : 3,600.14 = 938.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.05/3,600.14 = 938.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.05x = 3,600.14 × 938.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.05x = 3,378,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,582.69/2,401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.13

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