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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.94, 3,609.32 and 1,107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.94, 3,609.32 and 1,107.38 is: 1,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.94 : 3,609.32 = 1,107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.94/3,609.32 = 1,107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.94x = 3,609.32 × 1,107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.94x = 3,996,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,865.20/2,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.25

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