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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.21, 3,606.57 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.21, 3,606.57 and 944.16 is: 1,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.21 : 3,606.57 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.21/3,606.57 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.21x = 3,606.57 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.21x = 3,405,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,179.13/2,406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.16

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