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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.58, 3,605.78 and 1,105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.58, 3,605.78 and 1,105.18 is: 1,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.58 : 3,605.78 = 1,105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.58/3,605.78 = 1,105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.58x = 3,605.78 × 1,105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.58x = 3,985,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,035.94/2,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.96

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