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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.06, 3,607.70 and 944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.06, 3,607.70 and 944.40 is: 1,416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.06 : 3,607.70 = 944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.06/3,607.70 = 944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.06x = 3,607.70 × 944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.06x = 3,407,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,111.88/2,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.05

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