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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.51, 3,320.04 and 1,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.51, 3,320.04 and 1,621.08 is: 2,236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.51 : 3,320.04 = 1,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.51/3,320.04 = 1,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.51x = 3,320.04 × 1,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.51x = 5,382,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,050.44/2,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.45

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