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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.07, 3,606.21 and 943.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.07, 3,606.21 and 943.43 is: 1,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.07 : 3,606.21 = 943.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.07/3,606.21 = 943.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.07x = 3,606.21 × 943.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.07x = 3,402,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,188.67/2,405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.59

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