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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.11, 3,604.37 and 1,104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.11, 3,604.37 and 1,104.49 is: 1,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.11 : 3,604.37 = 1,104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.11/3,604.37 = 1,104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.11x = 3,604.37 × 1,104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.11x = 3,980,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,990.62/2,402.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.29

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