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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.06, 3,844.18 and 1,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.06, 3,844.18 and 1,406.46 is: 2,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.06 : 3,844.18 = 1,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.06/3,844.18 = 1,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.06x = 3,844.18 × 1,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.06x = 5,406,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,685.40/2,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.29

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