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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.12, 3,601.56 and 940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.12, 3,601.56 and 940.54 is: 1,410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.12 : 3,601.56 = 940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.12/3,601.56 = 940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.12x = 3,601.56 × 940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.12x = 3,387,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,411.24/2,401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.76

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