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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.43, 3,575.77 and 824.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.43, 3,575.77 and 824.03 is: 1,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.43 : 3,575.77 = 824.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.43/3,575.77 = 824.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.43x = 3,575.77 × 824.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.43x = 2,946,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,548.63/2,384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.75

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