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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.54, 3,601.39 and 1,102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.54, 3,601.39 and 1,102.09 is: 1,652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.54 : 3,601.39 = 1,102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.54/3,601.39 = 1,102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.54x = 3,601.39 × 1,102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.54x = 3,969,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,055.91/2,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.71

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