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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.49, 3,608.66 and 1,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.49, 3,608.66 and 1,107.25 is: 1,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.49 : 3,608.66 = 1,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.49/3,608.66 = 1,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.49x = 3,608.66 × 1,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.49x = 3,995,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,683.25/2,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.38

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