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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.93, 3,602.36 and 1,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.93, 3,602.36 and 1,249.25 is: 1,870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.93 : 3,602.36 = 1,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.93/3,602.36 = 1,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.93x = 3,602.36 × 1,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.93x = 4,500,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,233.34/2,405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.48

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