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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.92, 3,600.72 and 1,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.92, 3,600.72 and 1,101.60 is: 1,651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.92 : 3,600.72 = 1,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.92/3,600.72 = 1,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.92x = 3,600.72 × 1,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.92x = 3,966,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,553.15/2,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.41

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