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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.28, 3,633.48 and 1,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.28, 3,633.48 and 1,106.22 is: 1,657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.28 : 3,633.48 = 1,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.28/3,633.48 = 1,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.28x = 3,633.48 × 1,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.28x = 4,019,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,422.71/2,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.99

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