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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.50, 3,637.29 and 885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.50, 3,637.29 and 885.50 is: 1,328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.50 : 3,637.29 = 885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.50/3,637.29 = 885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.50x = 3,637.29 × 885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.50x = 3,220,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,820.30/2,424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.45

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