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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.84, 3,609.95 and 651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.84, 3,609.95 and 651.98 is: 977.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.84 : 3,609.95 = 651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.84/3,609.95 = 651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.84x = 3,609.95 × 651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.84x = 2,353,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,593.89/2,406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.88

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