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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.07, 3,602.48 and 1,016.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.07, 3,602.48 and 1,016.15 is: 1,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.07 : 3,602.48 = 1,016.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.07/3,602.48 = 1,016.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.07x = 3,602.48 × 1,016.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.07x = 3,660,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,636.96/2,403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.32

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