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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.10, 3,636.52 and 1,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.10, 3,636.52 and 1,037.44 is: 1,556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.10 : 3,636.52 = 1,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.10/3,636.52 = 1,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.10x = 3,636.52 × 1,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.10x = 3,772,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,659.62/2,424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.32

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