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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.27, 3,611.93 and 1,109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.27, 3,611.93 and 1,109.43 is: 1,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.27 : 3,611.93 = 1,109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.27/3,611.93 = 1,109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.27x = 3,611.93 × 1,109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.27x = 4,007,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,177.95/2,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.93

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