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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.80, 3,609.29 and 1,216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.80, 3,609.29 and 1,216.89 is: 1,825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.80 : 3,609.29 = 1,216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.80/3,609.29 = 1,216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.80x = 3,609.29 × 1,216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.80x = 4,392,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,111.95/2,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.63

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