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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.44, 3,605.64 and 1,016.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.44, 3,605.64 and 1,016.77 is: 1,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.44 : 3,605.64 = 1,016.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.44/3,605.64 = 1,016.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.44x = 3,605.64 × 1,016.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.44x = 3,666,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,106.58/2,403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.36

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