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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.20, 3,609.30 and 1,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.20, 3,609.30 and 1,312.70 is: 1,969.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.20 : 3,609.30 = 1,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.20/3,609.30 = 1,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.20x = 3,609.30 × 1,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.20x = 4,737,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,928.11/2,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.05

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