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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.67, 3,603.62 and 1,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.67, 3,603.62 and 1,015.33 is: 1,523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.67 : 3,603.62 = 1,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.67/3,603.62 = 1,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.67x = 3,603.62 × 1,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.67x = 3,658,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,863.49/2,401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.47

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