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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.20, 3,637.50 and 963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.20, 3,637.50 and 963.32 is: 1,445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.20 : 3,637.50 = 963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.20/3,637.50 = 963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.20x = 3,637.50 × 963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.20x = 3,504,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,076.50/2,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.46

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