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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.90, 3,601.85 and 1,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.90, 3,601.85 and 1,014.24 is: 1,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.90 : 3,601.85 = 1,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.90/3,601.85 = 1,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.90x = 3,601.85 × 1,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.90x = 3,653,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,140.34/2,400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.57

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