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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.62, 3,360.24 and 1,624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.62, 3,360.24 and 1,624.02 is: 2,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.62 : 3,360.24 = 1,624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.62/3,360.24 = 1,624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.62x = 3,360.24 × 1,624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.62x = 5,457,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,096.96/2,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.62

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