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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.36, 3,606.66 and 942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.36, 3,606.66 and 942.33 is: 1,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.36 : 3,606.66 = 942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.36/3,606.66 = 942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.36x = 3,606.66 × 942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.36x = 3,398,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,663.92/2,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.13

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