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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.52, 3,606.78 and 943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.52, 3,606.78 and 943.96 is: 1,415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.52 : 3,606.78 = 943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.52/3,606.78 = 943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.52x = 3,606.78 × 943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.52x = 3,404,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,638.01/2,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.93

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