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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.06, 3,605.08 and 1,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.06, 3,605.08 and 1,016.39 is: 1,524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.06 : 3,605.08 = 1,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.06/3,605.08 = 1,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.06x = 3,605.08 × 1,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.06x = 3,664,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,176.97/2,403.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.79

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