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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.36, 3,611.16 and 945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.36, 3,611.16 and 945.36 is: 1,418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.36 : 3,611.16 = 945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.36/3,611.16 = 945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.36x = 3,611.16 × 945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.36x = 3,413,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,846.22/2,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.68

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