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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.45, 3,635.52 and 1,107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.45, 3,635.52 and 1,107.82 is: 1,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.45 : 3,635.52 = 1,107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.45/3,635.52 = 1,107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.45x = 3,635.52 × 1,107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.45x = 4,027,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,483.59/2,424.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.19

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