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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.60, 3,602.28 and 1,305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.60, 3,602.28 and 1,305.06 is: 1,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.60 : 3,602.28 = 1,305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.60/3,602.28 = 1,305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.60x = 3,602.28 × 1,305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.60x = 4,701,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,191.54/2,400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.34

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