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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.60, 3,545.40 and 824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.60, 3,545.40 and 824.24 is: 1,236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.60 : 3,545.40 = 824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.60/3,545.40 = 824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.60x = 3,545.40 × 824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.60x = 2,922,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,260.50/2,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.36

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