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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.37, 3,608.52 and 943.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.37, 3,608.52 and 943.72 is: 1,415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.37 : 3,608.52 = 943.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.37/3,608.52 = 943.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.37x = 3,608.52 × 943.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.37x = 3,405,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,432.49/2,405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.76

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