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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.64, 3,605.60 and 1,106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.64, 3,605.60 and 1,106.02 is: 1,659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.64 : 3,605.60 = 1,106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.64/3,605.60 = 1,106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.64x = 3,605.60 × 1,106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.64x = 3,987,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,865.71/2,403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.09

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