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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.99, 3,604.49 and 941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.99, 3,604.49 and 941.96 is: 1,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.99 : 3,604.49 = 941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.99/3,604.49 = 941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.99x = 3,604.49 × 941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.99x = 3,395,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,285.40/2,402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.94

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