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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.30, 3,604.82 and 1,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.30, 3,604.82 and 1,086.73 is: 1,630.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.30 : 3,604.82 = 1,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.30/3,604.82 = 1,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.30x = 3,604.82 × 1,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.30x = 3,917,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,477.98/2,403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.04

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