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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.45, 3,607.65 and 1,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.45, 3,607.65 and 1,252.20 is: 1,877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.45 : 3,607.65 = 1,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.45/3,607.65 = 1,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.45x = 3,607.65 × 1,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.45x = 4,517,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,499.33/2,406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.25

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