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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.79, 3,606.12 and 942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.79, 3,606.12 and 942.94 is: 1,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.79 : 3,606.12 = 942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.79/3,606.12 = 942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.79x = 3,606.12 × 942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.79x = 3,400,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,359.30/2,404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.00

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