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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.01, 3,604.35 and 943.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.01, 3,604.35 and 943.31 is: 1,414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.01 : 3,604.35 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.01/3,604.35 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.01x = 3,604.35 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.01x = 3,400,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,019.40/2,404.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.31

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