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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.61, 3,605.55 and 941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.61, 3,605.55 and 941.58 is: 1,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.61 : 3,605.55 = 941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.61/3,605.55 = 941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.61x = 3,605.55 × 941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.61x = 3,394,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,913.77/2,402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.01

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