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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.96, 3,611.66 and 1,108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.96, 3,611.66 and 1,108.17 is: 1,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.96 : 3,611.66 = 1,108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.96/3,611.66 = 1,108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.96x = 3,611.66 × 1,108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.96x = 4,002,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,327.72/2,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.81

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