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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.25, 3,596.70 and 1,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.25, 3,596.70 and 1,303.29 is: 1,952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.25 : 3,596.70 = 1,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.25/3,596.70 = 1,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.25x = 3,596.70 × 1,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.25x = 4,687,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,548.03/2,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.13

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