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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.44, 3,608.40 and 1,107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.44, 3,608.40 and 1,107.18 is: 1,658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.44 : 3,608.40 = 1,107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.44/3,608.40 = 1,107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.44x = 3,608.40 × 1,107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.44x = 3,995,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,148.31/2,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.81

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