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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.65, 3,598.66 and 1,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.65, 3,598.66 and 1,015.19 is: 1,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.65 : 3,598.66 = 1,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.65/3,598.66 = 1,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.65x = 3,598.66 × 1,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.65x = 3,653,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,323.65/2,400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.81

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