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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.95, 3,605.94 and 943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.95, 3,605.94 and 943.25 is: 1,414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.95 : 3,605.94 = 943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.95/3,605.94 = 943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.95x = 3,605.94 × 943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.95x = 3,401,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,284.88/2,403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.88

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