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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.98, 3,607.38 and 1,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.98, 3,607.38 and 1,106.40 is: 1,659.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.98 : 3,607.38 = 1,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.98/3,607.38 = 1,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.98x = 3,607.38 × 1,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.98x = 3,991,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,205.23/2,404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.56

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