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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.59, 3,604.37 and 1,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.59, 3,604.37 and 1,015.93 is: 1,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.59 : 3,604.37 = 1,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.59/3,604.37 = 1,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.59x = 3,604.37 × 1,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.59x = 3,661,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,787.61/2,402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.10

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