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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.70, 3,606.06 and 1,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.70, 3,606.06 and 1,017.04 is: 1,525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.70 : 3,606.06 = 1,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.70/3,606.06 = 1,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.70x = 3,606.06 × 1,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.70x = 3,667,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,507.26/2,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.78

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