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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.17, 3,604.11 and 944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.17, 3,604.11 and 944.34 is: 1,415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.17 : 3,604.11 = 944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.17/3,604.11 = 944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.17x = 3,604.11 × 944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.17x = 3,403,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,505.24/2,404.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.67

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