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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.36, 3,607.10 and 943.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.36, 3,607.10 and 943.54 is: 1,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.36 : 3,607.10 = 943.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.36/3,607.10 = 943.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.36x = 3,607.10 × 943.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.36x = 3,403,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,443.13/2,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.12

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