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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.32, 3,608 and 945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.32, 3,608 and 945.92 is: 1,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.32 : 3,608 = 945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.32/3,608 = 945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.32x = 3,608 × 945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.32x = 3,412,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,879.36/2,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.30

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