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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.08, 3,576.28 and 824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.08, 3,576.28 and 824.24 is: 1,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.08 : 3,576.28 = 824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.08/3,576.28 = 824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.08x = 3,576.28 × 824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.08x = 2,947,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,713.03/2,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.42

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