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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.40, 3,604.80 and 1,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.40, 3,604.80 and 1,016.56 is: 1,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.40 : 3,604.80 = 1,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.40/3,604.80 = 1,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.40x = 3,604.80 × 1,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.40x = 3,664,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,495.49/2,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.08

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