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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.04, 3,636.42 and 1,037.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.04, 3,636.42 and 1,037.38 is: 1,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.04 : 3,636.42 = 1,037.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.04/3,636.42 = 1,037.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.04x = 3,636.42 × 1,037.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.04x = 3,772,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,349.38/2,424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.22

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