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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.31, 3,603.69 and 1,307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.31, 3,603.69 and 1,307.95 is: 1,958.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.31 : 3,603.69 = 1,307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.31/3,603.69 = 1,307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.31x = 3,603.69 × 1,307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.31x = 4,713,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,437.33/2,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.78

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