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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.86, 3,610.31 and 1,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.86, 3,610.31 and 1,020.02 is: 1,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.86 : 3,610.31 = 1,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.86/3,610.31 = 1,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.86x = 3,610.31 × 1,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.86x = 3,682,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,565.25/2,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.03

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