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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.12, 3,609.55 and 1,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.12, 3,609.55 and 1,019.46 is: 1,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.12 : 3,609.55 = 1,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.12/3,609.55 = 1,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.12x = 3,609.55 × 1,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.12x = 3,679,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,786.75/2,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.34

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