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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.35, 3,609.75 and 945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.35, 3,609.75 and 945.16 is: 1,417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.35 : 3,609.75 = 945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.35/3,609.75 = 945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.35x = 3,609.75 × 945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.35x = 3,411,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,791.31/2,406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.83

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