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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.15, 3,609.23 and 1,349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.15, 3,609.23 and 1,349.10 is: 2,023.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.15 : 3,609.23 = 1,349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.15/3,609.23 = 1,349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.15x = 3,609.23 × 1,349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.15x = 4,869,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,212.19/2,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.65

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