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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.56, 3,603.96 and 941.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.56, 3,603.96 and 941.92 is: 1,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.56 : 3,603.96 = 941.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.56/3,603.96 = 941.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.56x = 3,603.96 × 941.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.56x = 3,394,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,632.99/2,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.33

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