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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.40, 3,630.52 and 1,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.40, 3,630.52 and 1,938.40 is: 2,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.40 : 3,630.52 = 1,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.40/3,630.52 = 1,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.40x = 3,630.52 × 1,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.40x = 7,037,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,399.97/2,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.74

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