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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.40, 3,607.56 and 1,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.40, 3,607.56 and 1,105.62 is: 1,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.40 : 3,607.56 = 1,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.40/3,607.56 = 1,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.40x = 3,607.56 × 1,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.40x = 3,988,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,590.49/2,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.18

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