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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.08, 3,608.96 and 1,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.08, 3,608.96 and 1,237.07 is: 1,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.08 : 3,608.96 = 1,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.08/3,608.96 = 1,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.08x = 3,608.96 × 1,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.08x = 4,464,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,538.98/2,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.98

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