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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.21, 3,600.80 and 1,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.21, 3,600.80 and 1,013.54 is: 1,520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.21 : 3,600.80 = 1,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.21/3,600.80 = 1,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.21x = 3,600.80 × 1,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.21x = 3,649,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,531.76/2,400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.51

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