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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.71, 3,603.48 and 941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.71, 3,603.48 and 941.88 is: 1,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.71 : 3,603.48 = 941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.71/3,603.48 = 941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.71x = 3,603.48 × 941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.71x = 3,394,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,045.74/2,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.18

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