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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.52, 3,635.97 and 963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.52, 3,635.97 and 963.28 is: 1,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.52 : 3,635.97 = 963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.52/3,635.97 = 963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.52x = 3,635.97 × 963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.52x = 3,502,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,457.18/2,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.60

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