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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.16, 3,604.32 and 1,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.16, 3,604.32 and 1,104.60 is: 1,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.16 : 3,604.32 = 1,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.16/3,604.32 = 1,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.16x = 3,604.32 × 1,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.16x = 3,981,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,331.87/2,402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.40

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