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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.27, 3,603.52 and 841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.27, 3,603.52 and 841.28 is: 1,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.27 : 3,603.52 = 841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.27/3,603.52 = 841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.27x = 3,603.52 × 841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.27x = 3,031,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,549.18/2,401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.48

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