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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.06, 3,606.84 and 845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.06, 3,606.84 and 845.10 is: 1,266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.06 : 3,606.84 = 845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.06/3,606.84 = 845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.06x = 3,606.84 × 845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.06x = 3,048,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,140.48/2,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.86

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