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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.15, 3,609.56 and 1,018.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.15, 3,609.56 and 1,018.62 is: 1,528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.15 : 3,609.56 = 1,018.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.15/3,609.56 = 1,018.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.15x = 3,609.56 × 1,018.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.15x = 3,676,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,764.91/2,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.07

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