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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.48, 3,637.12 and 963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.48, 3,637.12 and 963.64 is: 1,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.48 : 3,637.12 = 963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.48/3,637.12 = 963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.48x = 3,637.12 × 963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.48x = 3,504,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,874.32/2,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.62

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