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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.51, 3,610.58 and 1,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.51, 3,610.58 and 1,107 is: 1,660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.51 : 3,610.58 = 1,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.51/3,610.58 = 1,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.51x = 3,610.58 × 1,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.51x = 3,996,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,906.53/2,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.87

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