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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.61, 3,613.65 and 1,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.61, 3,613.65 and 1,110.81 is: 1,666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.61 : 3,613.65 = 1,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.61/3,613.65 = 1,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.61x = 3,613.65 × 1,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.61x = 4,014,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,078.56/2,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.55

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