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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.01, 3,604.52 and 942.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.01, 3,604.52 and 942.85 is: 1,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.01 : 3,604.52 = 942.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.01/3,604.52 = 942.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.01x = 3,604.52 × 942.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.01x = 3,398,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,516.97/2,403.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.28

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