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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.92, 3,607.38 and 944.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.92, 3,607.38 and 944.19 is: 1,416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.92 : 3,607.38 = 944.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.92/3,607.38 = 944.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.92x = 3,607.38 × 944.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.92x = 3,406,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,052.12/2,404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.29

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