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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.24, 3,628.76 and 1,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.24, 3,628.76 and 1,323.76 is: 1,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.24 : 3,628.76 = 1,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.24/3,628.76 = 1,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.24x = 3,628.76 × 1,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.24x = 4,803,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,607.34/2,420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.76

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