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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.23, 3,605.72 and 943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.23, 3,605.72 and 943.38 is: 1,415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.23 : 3,605.72 = 943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.23/3,605.72 = 943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.23x = 3,605.72 × 943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.23x = 3,401,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,559.42/2,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.41

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