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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.32, 3,628.24 and 2,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.32, 3,628.24 and 2,034.76 is: 3,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.32 : 3,628.24 = 2,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.32/3,628.24 = 2,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.32x = 3,628.24 × 2,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.32x = 7,382,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,597.62/2,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.22

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