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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.24, 3,610.08 and 1,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.24, 3,610.08 and 1,107.72 is: 1,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.24 : 3,610.08 = 1,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.24/3,610.08 = 1,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.24x = 3,610.08 × 1,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.24x = 3,998,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,957.82/2,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.91

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