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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.02, 3,606.56 and 924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.02, 3,606.56 and 924.84 is: 1,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.02 : 3,606.56 = 924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.02/3,606.56 = 924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.02x = 3,606.56 × 924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.02x = 3,335,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,490.95/2,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.31

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