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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.30, 3,604.95 and 1,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.30, 3,604.95 and 1,016.42 is: 1,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.30 : 3,604.95 = 1,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.30/3,604.95 = 1,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.30x = 3,604.95 × 1,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.30x = 3,664,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,125.25/2,403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.62

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