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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.08, 3,608.96 and 944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.08, 3,608.96 and 944.32 is: 1,417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.08 : 3,608.96 = 944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.08/3,608.96 = 944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.08x = 3,608.96 × 944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.08x = 3,408,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,013.11/2,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.01

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