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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.10, 3,605.55 and 943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.10, 3,605.55 and 943.27 is: 1,415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.10 : 3,605.55 = 943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.10/3,605.55 = 943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.10x = 3,605.55 × 943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.10x = 3,401,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,007.15/2,403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.26

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