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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.56, 3,609.33 and 1,405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.56, 3,609.33 and 1,405.24 is: 2,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.56 : 3,609.33 = 1,405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.56/3,609.33 = 1,405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.56x = 3,609.33 × 1,405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.56x = 5,071,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,967.86/2,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.56

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