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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.96, 3,607.80 and 846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.96, 3,607.80 and 846.06 is: 1,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.96 : 3,607.80 = 846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.96/3,607.80 = 846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.96x = 3,607.80 × 846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.96x = 3,052,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,415.27/2,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.16

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