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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.07, 3,608.69 and 1,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.07, 3,608.69 and 1,307.79 is: 1,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.07 : 3,608.69 = 1,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.07/3,608.69 = 1,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.07x = 3,608.69 × 1,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.07x = 4,719,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,408.70/2,405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.27

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