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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.16, 3,600.51 and 1,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.16, 3,600.51 and 1,101.50 is: 1,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.16 : 3,600.51 = 1,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.16/3,600.51 = 1,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.16x = 3,600.51 × 1,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.16x = 3,965,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,961.77/2,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.69

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