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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.65, 3,604.53 and 1,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.65, 3,604.53 and 1,016.11 is: 1,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.65 : 3,604.53 = 1,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.65/3,604.53 = 1,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.65x = 3,604.53 × 1,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.65x = 3,662,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,580.96/2,402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.40

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