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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.44, 3,605.40 and 1,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.44, 3,605.40 and 1,105.17 is: 1,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.44 : 3,605.40 = 1,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.44/3,605.40 = 1,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.44x = 3,605.40 × 1,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.44x = 3,984,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,579.92/2,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.80

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