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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.02, 3,604.52 and 941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.02, 3,604.52 and 941.14 is: 1,411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.02 : 3,604.52 = 941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.02/3,604.52 = 941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.02x = 3,604.52 × 941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.02x = 3,392,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,357.95/2,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.71

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