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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.01, 3,609.65 and 1,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.01, 3,609.65 and 1,019.40 is: 1,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.01 : 3,609.65 = 1,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.01/3,609.65 = 1,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.01x = 3,609.65 × 1,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.01x = 3,679,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,662.40/2,406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.36

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