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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.01, 3,601.16 and 1,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.01, 3,601.16 and 1,245.76 is: 1,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.01 : 3,601.16 = 1,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.01/3,601.16 = 1,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.01x = 3,601.16 × 1,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.01x = 4,486,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,181.08/2,400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.23

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