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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.03, 3,607.55 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.03, 3,607.55 and 943.50 is: 1,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.03 : 3,607.55 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.03/3,607.55 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.03x = 3,607.55 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.03x = 3,403,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,723.43/2,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.66

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