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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.31, 3,606.71 and 1,091.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.31, 3,606.71 and 1,091.06 is: 1,635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.31 : 3,606.71 = 1,091.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.31/3,606.71 = 1,091.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.31x = 3,606.71 × 1,091.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.31x = 3,935,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,131.56/2,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.34

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