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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.22, 3,608.07 and 1,106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.22, 3,608.07 and 1,106.26 is: 1,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.22 : 3,608.07 = 1,106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.22/3,608.07 = 1,106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.22x = 3,608.07 × 1,106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.22x = 3,991,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,463.52/2,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.81

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