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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.30, 3,609.36 and 1,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.30, 3,609.36 and 1,018.50 is: 1,527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.30 : 3,609.36 = 1,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.30/3,609.36 = 1,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.30x = 3,609.36 × 1,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.30x = 3,676,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,133.16/2,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.71

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