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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.32, 3,600.96 and 940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.32, 3,600.96 and 940.24 is: 1,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.32 : 3,600.96 = 940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.32/3,600.96 = 940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.32x = 3,600.96 × 940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.32x = 3,385,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,766.63/2,401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.96

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