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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.97, 3,604.38 and 1,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.97, 3,604.38 and 1,104.40 is: 1,656.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.97 : 3,604.38 = 1,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.97/3,604.38 = 1,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.97x = 3,604.38 × 1,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.97x = 3,980,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,677.27/2,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.57

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