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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.27, 3,635.94 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.27, 3,635.94 and 943.50 is: 1,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.27 : 3,635.94 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.27/3,635.94 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.27x = 3,635.94 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.27x = 3,430,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,509.39/2,424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.07

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