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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.02, 3,623.31 and 935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.02, 3,623.31 and 935.13 is: 1,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.02 : 3,623.31 = 935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.02/3,623.31 = 935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.02x = 3,623.31 × 935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.02x = 3,388,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,265.88/2,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.42

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