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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.51, 3,608.28 and 943.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.51, 3,608.28 and 943.63 is: 1,416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.51 : 3,608.28 = 943.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.51/3,608.28 = 943.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.51x = 3,608.28 × 943.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.51x = 3,404,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,863.22/2,404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.03

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