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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.56, 3,608.38 and 943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.56, 3,608.38 and 943.96 is: 1,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.56 : 3,608.38 = 943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.56/3,608.38 = 943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.56x = 3,608.38 × 943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.56x = 3,406,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,166.38/2,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.37

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