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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.37, 3,608.30 and 1,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.37, 3,608.30 and 1,106.11 is: 1,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.37 : 3,608.30 = 1,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.37/3,608.30 = 1,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.37x = 3,608.30 × 1,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.37x = 3,991,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,176.71/2,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.90

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