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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.72, 3,324.87 and 1,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.72, 3,324.87 and 1,624.26 is: 2,243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.72 : 3,324.87 = 1,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.72/3,324.87 = 1,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.72x = 3,324.87 × 1,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.72x = 5,400,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,453.35/2,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.91

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