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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.37, 2,406.89 and 1,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.37, 2,406.89 and 1,084.08 is: 1,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.37 : 2,406.89 = 1,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.37/2,406.89 = 1,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.37x = 2,406.89 × 1,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.37x = 2,609,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,259.96/1,605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.33

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