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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.08, 3,636.12 and 1,549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.08, 3,636.12 and 1,549.28 is: 2,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.08 : 3,636.12 = 1,549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.08/3,636.12 = 1,549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.08x = 3,636.12 × 1,549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.08x = 5,633,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,349.81/2,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.92

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