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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403, 3,607.20 and 1,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403, 3,607.20 and 1,104.44 is: 1,657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403 : 3,607.20 = 1,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403/3,607.20 = 1,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403x = 3,607.20 × 1,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403x = 3,983,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,917.93/2,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.89

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