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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.82, 3,624.49 and 2,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.82, 3,624.49 and 2,032.26 is: 3,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.82 : 3,624.49 = 2,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.82/3,624.49 = 2,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.82x = 3,624.49 × 2,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.82x = 7,365,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,906.05/2,421.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.48

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