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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.66, 3,601.26 and 1,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.66, 3,601.26 and 1,102 is: 1,652.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.66 : 3,601.26 = 1,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.66/3,601.26 = 1,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.66x = 3,601.26 × 1,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.66x = 3,968,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,588.52/2,401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.44

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