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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.04, 3,609.70 and 867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.04, 3,609.70 and 867.16 is: 1,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.04 : 3,609.70 = 867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.04/3,609.70 = 867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.04x = 3,609.70 × 867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.04x = 3,130,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,187.45/2,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.97

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