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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.03, 3,609.90 and 946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.03, 3,609.90 and 946.08 is: 1,418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.03 : 3,609.90 = 946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.03/3,609.90 = 946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.03x = 3,609.90 × 946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.03x = 3,415,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,254.19/2,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.28

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