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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.88, 3,613.56 and 1,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.88, 3,613.56 and 1,110.72 is: 1,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.88 : 3,613.56 = 1,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.88/3,613.56 = 1,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.88x = 3,613.56 × 1,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.88x = 4,013,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,653.36/2,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.19

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