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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.01, 3,601.80 and 1,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.01, 3,601.80 and 1,015.93 is: 1,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.01 : 3,601.80 = 1,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.01/3,601.80 = 1,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.01x = 3,601.80 × 1,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.01x = 3,659,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,176.67/2,403.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.75

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