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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.13, 3,606.21 and 942.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.13, 3,606.21 and 942.57 is: 1,413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.13 : 3,606.21 = 942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.13/3,606.21 = 942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.13x = 3,606.21 × 942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.13x = 3,399,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,105.36/2,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.27

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