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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.49, 3,603.74 and 941.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.49, 3,603.74 and 941.45 is: 1,412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.49 : 3,603.74 = 941.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.49/3,603.74 = 941.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.49x = 3,603.74 × 941.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.49x = 3,392,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,741.02/2,402.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.18

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