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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.28, 3,636.44 and 964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.28, 3,636.44 and 964.46 is: 1,446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.28 : 3,636.44 = 964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.28/3,636.44 = 964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.28x = 3,636.44 × 964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.28x = 3,507,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,193.78/2,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.70

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