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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.10, 3,610.01 and 946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.10, 3,610.01 and 946.30 is: 1,419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.10 : 3,610.01 = 946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.10/3,610.01 = 946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.10x = 3,610.01 × 946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.10x = 3,416,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,152.46/2,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.79

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