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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.01, 3,607.68 and 1,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.01, 3,607.68 and 1,016.97 is: 1,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.01 : 3,607.68 = 1,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.01/3,607.68 = 1,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.01x = 3,607.68 × 1,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.01x = 3,668,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,902.33/2,405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.52

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