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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.81, 3,610.23 and 944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.81, 3,610.23 and 944.93 is: 1,417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.81 : 3,610.23 = 944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.81/3,610.23 = 944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.81x = 3,610.23 × 944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.81x = 3,411,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,414.63/2,405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.99

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