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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.55, 3,609.81 and 651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.55, 3,609.81 and 651.55 is: 977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.55 : 3,609.81 = 651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.55/3,609.81 = 651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.55x = 3,609.81 × 651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.55x = 2,351,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,971.71/2,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.32

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