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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.50, 3,608.52 and 1,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.50, 3,608.52 and 1,106.28 is: 1,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.50 : 3,608.52 = 1,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.50/3,608.52 = 1,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.50x = 3,608.52 × 1,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.50x = 3,992,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,033.51/2,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.17

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