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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.17, 3,607.80 and 944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.17, 3,607.80 and 944.20 is: 1,416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.17 : 3,607.80 = 944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.17/3,607.80 = 944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.17x = 3,607.80 × 944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.17x = 3,406,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,484.76/2,405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.32

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