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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.13, 3,606.35 and 943.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.13, 3,606.35 and 943.89 is: 1,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.13 : 3,606.35 = 943.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.13/3,606.35 = 943.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.13x = 3,606.35 × 943.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.13x = 3,403,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,992.98/2,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.31

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