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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.21, 3,606.28 and 1,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.21, 3,606.28 and 1,308.32 is: 1,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.21 : 3,606.28 = 1,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.21/3,606.28 = 1,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.21x = 3,606.28 × 1,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.21x = 4,718,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,168.25/2,404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.46

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