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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.91, 3,632.84 and 1,603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.91, 3,632.84 and 1,603.84 is: 2,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.91 : 3,632.84 = 1,603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.91/3,632.84 = 1,603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.91x = 3,632.84 × 1,603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.91x = 5,826,494.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,494.11/2,421.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.75

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