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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.17, 3,609.25 and 845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.17, 3,609.25 and 845.81 is: 1,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.17 : 3,609.25 = 845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.17/3,609.25 = 845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.17x = 3,609.25 × 845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.17x = 3,052,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,736.46/2,406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.71

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