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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.38, 3,600.72 and 940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.38, 3,600.72 and 940.14 is: 1,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.38 : 3,600.72 = 940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.38/3,600.72 = 940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.38x = 3,600.72 × 940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.38x = 3,385,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,180.90/2,401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.68

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