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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.38, 3,610.98 and 1,019.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.38, 3,610.98 and 1,019.63 is: 1,530.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.38 : 3,610.98 = 1,019.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.38/3,610.98 = 1,019.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.38x = 3,610.98 × 1,019.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.38x = 3,681,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,863.54/2,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.04

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