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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.62, 3,607.38 and 943.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.62, 3,607.38 and 943.65 is: 1,415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.62 : 3,607.38 = 943.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.62/3,607.38 = 943.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.62x = 3,607.38 × 943.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.62x = 3,404,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,104.14/2,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.65

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