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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.30, 3,608.37 and 944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.30, 3,608.37 and 944.70 is: 1,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.30 : 3,608.37 = 944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.30/3,608.37 = 944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.30x = 3,608.37 × 944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.30x = 3,408,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,827.14/2,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.63

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