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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.61, 3,631.89 and 1,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.61, 3,631.89 and 1,104.99 is: 1,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.61 : 3,631.89 = 1,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.61/3,631.89 = 1,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.61x = 3,631.89 × 1,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.61x = 4,013,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,192.66/2,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.24

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