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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.04, 3,609.06 and 1,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.04, 3,609.06 and 1,108.42 is: 1,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.04 : 3,609.06 = 1,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.04/3,609.06 = 1,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.04x = 3,609.06 × 1,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.04x = 4,000,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,354.29/2,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.63

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