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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.03, 3,604.52 and 941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.03, 3,604.52 and 941.20 is: 1,412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.03 : 3,604.52 = 941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.03/3,604.52 = 941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.03x = 3,604.52 × 941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.03x = 3,392,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,574.22/2,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.38

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