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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.99, 3,601.98 and 1,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.99, 3,601.98 and 1,014.33 is: 1,521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.99 : 3,601.98 = 1,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.99/3,601.98 = 1,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.99x = 3,601.98 × 1,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.99x = 3,653,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,596.37/2,400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.70

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