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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.48, 3,637.04 and 1,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.48, 3,637.04 and 1,330.40 is: 1,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.48 : 3,637.04 = 1,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.48/3,637.04 = 1,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.48x = 3,637.04 × 1,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.48x = 4,838,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,718.02/2,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.78

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