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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.66, 3,605.61 and 1,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.66, 3,605.61 and 1,017.06 is: 1,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.66 : 3,605.61 = 1,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.66/3,605.61 = 1,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.66x = 3,605.61 × 1,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.66x = 3,667,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,121.71/2,403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.64

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