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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.05, 3,603.33 and 1,017.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.05, 3,603.33 and 1,017.15 is: 1,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.05 : 3,603.33 = 1,017.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.05/3,603.33 = 1,017.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.05x = 3,603.33 × 1,017.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.05x = 3,665,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,127.11/2,404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.56

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