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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.56, 3,605.72 and 1,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.56, 3,605.72 and 1,016.90 is: 1,525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.56 : 3,605.72 = 1,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.56/3,605.72 = 1,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.56x = 3,605.72 × 1,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.56x = 3,666,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,656.67/2,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.51

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