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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.29, 3,599.79 and 941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.29, 3,599.79 and 941.46 is: 1,411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.29 : 3,599.79 = 941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.29/3,599.79 = 941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.29x = 3,599.79 × 941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.29x = 3,389,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,058.29/2,401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.35

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