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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.78, 3,607.02 and 1,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.78, 3,607.02 and 1,105.26 is: 1,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.78 : 3,607.02 = 1,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.78/3,607.02 = 1,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.78x = 3,607.02 × 1,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.78x = 3,986,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,694.93/2,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.51

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