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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.59, 3,607.74 and 1,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.59, 3,607.74 and 1,020.15 is: 1,528.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.59 : 3,607.74 = 1,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.59/3,607.74 = 1,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.59x = 3,607.74 × 1,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.59x = 3,680,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,435.96/2,407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.68

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