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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.06, 3,610.35 and 1,251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.06, 3,610.35 and 1,251.90 is: 1,878.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.06 : 3,610.35 = 1,251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.06/3,610.35 = 1,251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.06x = 3,610.35 × 1,251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.06x = 4,519,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,797.17/2,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.51

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