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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.13, 3,605.17 and 1,016.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.13, 3,605.17 and 1,016.45 is: 1,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.13 : 3,605.17 = 1,016.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.13/3,605.17 = 1,016.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.13x = 3,605.17 × 1,016.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.13x = 3,664,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,475.05/2,403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.88

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