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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.56, 3,610.08 and 867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.56, 3,610.08 and 867.44 is: 1,301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.56 : 3,610.08 = 867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.56/3,610.08 = 867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.56x = 3,610.08 × 867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.56x = 3,131,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,527.80/2,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.25

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