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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.42, 3,576.88 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.42, 3,576.88 and 824.22 is: 1,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.42 : 3,576.88 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.42/3,576.88 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.42x = 3,576.88 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.42x = 2,948,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,136.03/2,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.42

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