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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.38, 3,606.14 and 943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.38, 3,606.14 and 943.40 is: 1,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.38 : 3,606.14 = 943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.38/3,606.14 = 943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.38x = 3,606.14 × 943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.38x = 3,402,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,032.48/2,404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.93

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