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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.68, 3,603.09 and 940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.68, 3,603.09 and 940.44 is: 1,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.68 : 3,603.09 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.68/3,603.09 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.68x = 3,603.09 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.68x = 3,388,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,489.96/2,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.88

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