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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.60, 3,601.85 and 941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.60, 3,601.85 and 941.41 is: 1,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.60 : 3,601.85 = 941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.60/3,601.85 = 941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.60x = 3,601.85 × 941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.60x = 3,390,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,817.61/2,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.31

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