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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.40, 3,599.96 and 941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.40, 3,599.96 and 941.60 is: 1,411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.40 : 3,599.96 = 941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.40/3,599.96 = 941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.40x = 3,599.96 × 941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.40x = 3,389,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,722.34/2,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.56

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