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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.90, 3,605.55 and 1,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.90, 3,605.55 and 1,017.10 is: 1,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.90 : 3,605.55 = 1,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.90/3,605.55 = 1,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.90x = 3,605.55 × 1,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.90x = 3,667,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,204.91/2,404.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.89

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