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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.16, 3,608.16 and 1,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.16, 3,608.16 and 1,108 is: 1,661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.16 : 3,608.16 = 1,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.16/3,608.16 = 1,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.16x = 3,608.16 × 1,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.16x = 3,997,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,841.28/2,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.50

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