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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.11, 3,606.17 and 943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.11, 3,606.17 and 943.55 is: 1,415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.11 : 3,606.17 = 943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.11/3,606.17 = 943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.11x = 3,606.17 × 943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.11x = 3,402,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,597.79/2,404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.32

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