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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.44, 3,630.66 and 1,034.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.44, 3,630.66 and 1,034.00 is: 1,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.44 : 3,630.66 = 1,034.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.44/3,630.66 = 1,034.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.44x = 3,630.66 × 1,034.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.44x = 3,754,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,084.29/2,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.36

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