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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.04, 3,601.40 and 1,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.04, 3,601.40 and 1,101.52 is: 1,652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.04 : 3,601.40 = 1,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.04/3,601.40 = 1,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.04x = 3,601.40 × 1,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.04x = 3,967,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,014.13/2,400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.90

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