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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.10, 3,609.15 and 651.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.10, 3,609.15 and 651.10 is: 976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.10 : 3,609.15 = 651.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.10/3,609.15 = 651.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.10x = 3,609.15 × 651.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.10x = 2,349,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,917.57/2,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.65

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