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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.33, 3,597.67 and 1,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.33, 3,597.67 and 1,082.54 is: 1,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.33 : 3,597.67 = 1,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.33/3,597.67 = 1,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.33x = 3,597.67 × 1,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.33x = 3,894,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,636.53/2,400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.54

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