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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.67, 3,602.37 and 841.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.67, 3,602.37 and 841.07 is: 1,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.67 : 3,602.37 = 841.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.67/3,602.37 = 841.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.67x = 3,602.37 × 841.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.67x = 3,029,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,845.34/2,401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.56

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