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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.82, 3,598.71 and 1,101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.82, 3,598.71 and 1,101.22 is: 1,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.82 : 3,598.71 = 1,101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.82/3,598.71 = 1,101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.82x = 3,598.71 × 1,101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.82x = 3,962,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,971.43/2,400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.67

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