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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.23, 3,610.57 and 1,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.23, 3,610.57 and 1,073.46 is: 1,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.23 : 3,610.57 = 1,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.23/3,610.57 = 1,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.23x = 3,610.57 × 1,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.23x = 3,875,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,802.47/2,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.40

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