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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.51, 3,605.28 and 941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.51, 3,605.28 and 941.63 is: 1,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.51 : 3,605.28 = 941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.51/3,605.28 = 941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.51x = 3,605.28 × 941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.51x = 3,394,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,826.19/2,402.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.03

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