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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.05, 3,607.85 and 944.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.05, 3,607.85 and 944.01 is: 1,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.05 : 3,607.85 = 944.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.05/3,607.85 = 944.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.05x = 3,607.85 × 944.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.05x = 3,405,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,848.84/2,405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.13

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