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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.94, 3,601.20 and 1,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.94, 3,601.20 and 1,292.58 is: 1,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.94 : 3,601.20 = 1,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.94/3,601.20 = 1,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.94x = 3,601.20 × 1,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.94x = 4,654,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,839.10/2,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.73

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