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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.94, 3,610.42 and 867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.94, 3,610.42 and 867.94 is: 1,301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.94 : 3,610.42 = 867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.94/3,610.42 = 867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.94x = 3,610.42 × 867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.94x = 3,133,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,616.74/2,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.91

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