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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.38, 3,618.27 and 1,024.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.38, 3,618.27 and 1,024.68 is: 1,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.38 : 3,618.27 = 1,024.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.38/3,618.27 = 1,024.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.38x = 3,618.27 × 1,024.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.38x = 3,707,551.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,551.94/2,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.88

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