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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.50, 3,636.76 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.50, 3,636.76 and 600.50 is: 900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.50 : 3,636.76 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.50/3,636.76 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.50x = 3,636.76 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.50x = 2,183,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,874.38/2,424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.75

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