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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.04, 3,609.26 and 740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.04, 3,609.26 and 740.12 is: 1,110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.04 : 3,609.26 = 740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.04/3,609.26 = 740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.04x = 3,609.26 × 740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.04x = 2,671,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,266.54/2,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.23

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