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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.35, 3,605.70 and 1,017.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.35, 3,605.70 and 1,017.35 is: 1,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.35 : 3,605.70 = 1,017.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.35/3,605.70 = 1,017.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.35x = 3,605.70 × 1,017.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.35x = 3,668,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,258.90/2,403.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.31

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