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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.46, 3,605.08 and 1,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.46, 3,605.08 and 1,015.70 is: 1,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.46 : 3,605.08 = 1,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.46/3,605.08 = 1,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.46x = 3,605.08 × 1,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.46x = 3,661,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,686.23/2,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.14

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