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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.01, 3,609.29 and 1,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.01, 3,609.29 and 1,020.48 is: 1,529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.01 : 3,609.29 = 1,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.01/3,609.29 = 1,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.01x = 3,609.29 × 1,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.01x = 3,683,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,203.16/2,408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.56

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