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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.06, 3,606.33 and 1,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.06, 3,606.33 and 1,104.80 is: 1,655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.06 : 3,606.33 = 1,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.06/3,606.33 = 1,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.06x = 3,606.33 × 1,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.06x = 3,984,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,255.35/2,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.93

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