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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.32, 3,608.46 and 1,107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.32, 3,608.46 and 1,107.72 is: 1,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.32 : 3,608.46 = 1,107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.32/3,608.46 = 1,107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.32x = 3,608.46 × 1,107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.32x = 3,997,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,163.31/2,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.42

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