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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.03, 3,606.90 and 944.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.03, 3,606.90 and 944.08 is: 1,415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.03 : 3,606.90 = 944.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.03/3,606.90 = 944.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.03x = 3,606.90 × 944.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.03x = 3,405,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,202.15/2,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.28

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