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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.82, 3,605.04 and 1,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.82, 3,605.04 and 1,105.20 is: 1,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.82 : 3,605.04 = 1,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.82/3,605.04 = 1,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.82x = 3,605.04 × 1,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.82x = 3,984,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,290.21/2,402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.17

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