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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.13, 3,601.61 and 1,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.13, 3,601.61 and 1,013.37 is: 1,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.13 : 3,601.61 = 1,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.13/3,601.61 = 1,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.13x = 3,601.61 × 1,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.13x = 3,649,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,758.46/2,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.65

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