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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.12, 3,606.72 and 943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.12, 3,606.72 and 943.30 is: 1,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.12 : 3,606.72 = 943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.12/3,606.72 = 943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.12x = 3,606.72 × 943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.12x = 3,402,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,218.98/2,403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.75

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