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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.18, 3,604.78 and 942.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.18, 3,604.78 and 942.75 is: 1,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.18 : 3,604.78 = 942.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.18/3,604.78 = 942.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.18x = 3,604.78 × 942.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.18x = 3,398,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,417.51/2,403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.13

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