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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.23, 3,606.54 and 1,019.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.23, 3,606.54 and 1,019.10 is: 1,527.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.23 : 3,606.54 = 1,019.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.23/3,606.54 = 1,019.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.23x = 3,606.54 × 1,019.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.23x = 3,675,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,424.91/2,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.46

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