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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.20, 3,637.53 and 1,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.20, 3,637.53 and 1,190.16 is: 1,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.20 : 3,637.53 = 1,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.20/3,637.53 = 1,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.20x = 3,637.53 × 1,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.20x = 4,329,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,242.70/2,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.85

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