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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.80, 3,609.60 and 925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.80, 3,609.60 and 925.70 is: 1,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.80 : 3,609.60 = 925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.80/3,609.60 = 925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.80x = 3,609.60 × 925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.80x = 3,341,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,406.72/2,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.32

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