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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.92, 3,603.95 and 1,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.92, 3,603.95 and 1,016.22 is: 1,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.92 : 3,603.95 = 1,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.92/3,603.95 = 1,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.92x = 3,603.95 × 1,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.92x = 3,662,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,406.07/2,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.78

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