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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.09, 3,607.54 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.09, 3,607.54 and 944.16 is: 1,416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.09 : 3,607.54 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.09/3,607.54 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.09x = 3,607.54 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.09x = 3,406,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,079.08/2,405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.19

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