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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.90, 3,610.35 and 2,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.90, 3,610.35 and 2,109.30 is: 3,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.90 : 3,610.35 = 2,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.90/3,610.35 = 2,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.90x = 3,610.35 × 2,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.90x = 7,615,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,311.26/2,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.95

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