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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.52, 3,607.02 and 1,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.52, 3,607.02 and 1,105.24 is: 1,656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.52 : 3,607.02 = 1,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.52/3,607.02 = 1,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.52x = 3,607.02 × 1,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.52x = 3,986,622.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,622.78/2,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.59

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