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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.16, 3,606.80 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.16, 3,606.80 and 943.20 is: 1,415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.16 : 3,606.80 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.16/3,606.80 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.16x = 3,606.80 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.16x = 3,401,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,933.76/2,404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.02

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