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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.04, 3,321.34 and 1,620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.04, 3,321.34 and 1,620.54 is: 2,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.04 : 3,321.34 = 1,620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.04/3,321.34 = 1,620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.04x = 3,321.34 × 1,620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.04x = 5,382,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,360.27/2,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.02

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