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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.90, 3,607.92 and 1,308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.90, 3,607.92 and 1,308.99 is: 1,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.90 : 3,607.92 = 1,308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.90/3,607.92 = 1,308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.90x = 3,607.92 × 1,308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.90x = 4,722,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,731.20/2,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.16

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