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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.06, 3,605.26 and 942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.06, 3,605.26 and 942.64 is: 1,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.06 : 3,605.26 = 942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.06/3,605.26 = 942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.06x = 3,605.26 × 942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.06x = 3,398,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,462.29/2,403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.22

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