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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.80, 3,607.34 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.80, 3,607.34 and 944.16 is: 1,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.80 : 3,607.34 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.80/3,607.34 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.80x = 3,607.34 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.80x = 3,405,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,887.89/2,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.70

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