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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.58, 3,602.04 and 1,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.58, 3,602.04 and 1,014.64 is: 1,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.58 : 3,602.04 = 1,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.58/3,602.04 = 1,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.58x = 3,602.04 × 1,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.58x = 3,654,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,773.87/2,400.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.45

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