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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.18, 3,611.25 and 1,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.18, 3,611.25 and 1,020.52 is: 1,530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.18 : 3,611.25 = 1,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.18/3,611.25 = 1,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.18x = 3,611.25 × 1,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.18x = 3,685,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,363.22/2,407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.99

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