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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.18, 3,606.84 and 942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.18, 3,606.84 and 942.94 is: 1,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.18 : 3,606.84 = 942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.18/3,606.84 = 942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.18x = 3,606.84 × 942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.18x = 3,401,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,033.71/2,404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.63

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