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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.09, 3,620.98 and 933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.09, 3,620.98 and 933.02 is: 1,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.09 : 3,620.98 = 933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.09/3,620.98 = 933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.09x = 3,620.98 × 933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.09x = 3,378,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,446.76/2,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.47

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