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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.54, 3,607.33 and 943.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.54, 3,607.33 and 943.71 is: 1,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.54 : 3,607.33 = 943.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.54/3,607.33 = 943.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.54x = 3,607.33 × 943.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.54x = 3,404,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,268.68/2,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.36

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