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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.80, 3,608.73 and 945.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.80, 3,608.73 and 945.10 is: 1,417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.80 : 3,608.73 = 945.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.80/3,608.73 = 945.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.80x = 3,608.73 × 945.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.80x = 3,410,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,610.72/2,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.66

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