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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.40, 3,602.60 and 1,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.40, 3,602.60 and 1,014.74 is: 1,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.40 : 3,602.60 = 1,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.40/3,602.60 = 1,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.40x = 3,602.60 × 1,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.40x = 3,655,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,679.24/2,401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.31

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