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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.56, 3,606.69 and 1,105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.56, 3,606.69 and 1,105.13 is: 1,658.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.56 : 3,606.69 = 1,105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.56/3,606.69 = 1,105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.56x = 3,606.69 × 1,105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.56x = 3,985,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,861.32/2,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.32

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