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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.39, 3,577.06 and 824.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.39, 3,577.06 and 824.45 is: 1,236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.39 : 3,577.06 = 824.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.39/3,577.06 = 824.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.39x = 3,577.06 × 824.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.39x = 2,949,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,107.12/2,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.84

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