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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.20, 3,634.56 and 1,107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.20, 3,634.56 and 1,107.29 is: 1,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.20 : 3,634.56 = 1,107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.20/3,634.56 = 1,107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.20x = 3,634.56 × 1,107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.20x = 4,024,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,493.77/2,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.14

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