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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.97, 3,612.33 and 1,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.97, 3,612.33 and 1,236.92 is: 1,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.97 : 3,612.33 = 1,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.97/3,612.33 = 1,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.97x = 3,612.33 × 1,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.97x = 4,468,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,179.12/2,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.35

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