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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.11, 3,600.09 and 938.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.11, 3,600.09 and 938.52 is: 1,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.11 : 3,600.09 = 938.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.11/3,600.09 = 938.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.11x = 3,600.09 × 938.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.11x = 3,378,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,756.47/2,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.16

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