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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.12, 3,610.80 and 945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.12, 3,610.80 and 945.08 is: 1,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.12 : 3,610.80 = 945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.12/3,610.80 = 945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.12x = 3,610.80 × 945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.12x = 3,412,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,494.86/2,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.26

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