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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.27, 3,637.77 and 2,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.27, 3,637.77 and 2,018.32 is: 3,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.27 : 3,637.77 = 2,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.27/3,637.77 = 2,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.27x = 3,637.77 × 2,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.27x = 7,342,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,183.95/2,424.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.62

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