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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.50, 3,606.29 and 942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.50, 3,606.29 and 942.14 is: 1,413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.50 : 3,606.29 = 942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.50/3,606.29 = 942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.50x = 3,606.29 × 942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.50x = 3,397,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,607.32/2,403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.61

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