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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.20, 3,602.04 and 942.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.20, 3,602.04 and 942.16 is: 1,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.20 : 3,602.04 = 942.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.20/3,602.04 = 942.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.20x = 3,602.04 × 942.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.20x = 3,393,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,698.01/2,401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.33

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