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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.93, 3,606.21 and 1,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.93, 3,606.21 and 1,017.03 is: 1,525.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.93 : 3,606.21 = 1,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.93/3,606.21 = 1,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.93x = 3,606.21 × 1,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.93x = 3,667,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,623.76/2,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.68

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