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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.66, 3,609.98 and 867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.66, 3,609.98 and 867.66 is: 1,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.66 : 3,609.98 = 867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.66/3,609.98 = 867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.66x = 3,609.98 × 867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.66x = 3,132,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,225.51/2,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.48

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