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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.01, 3,601.35 and 941.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.01, 3,601.35 and 941.31 is: 1,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.01 : 3,601.35 = 941.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.01/3,601.35 = 941.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.01x = 3,601.35 × 941.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.01x = 3,389,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,986.77/2,402.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.31

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