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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.13, 3,601.71 and 939.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.13, 3,601.71 and 939.57 is: 1,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.13 : 3,601.71 = 939.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.13/3,601.71 = 939.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.13x = 3,601.71 × 939.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.13x = 3,384,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,058.66/2,402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.77

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