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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.90, 3,604.85 and 1,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.90, 3,604.85 and 1,016.24 is: 1,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.90 : 3,604.85 = 1,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.90/3,604.85 = 1,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.90x = 3,604.85 × 1,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.90x = 3,663,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,392.76/2,402.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.57

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