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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.55, 3,612.77 and 2,307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.55, 3,612.77 and 2,307.01 is: 3,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.55 : 3,612.77 = 2,307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.55/3,612.77 = 2,307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.55x = 3,612.77 × 2,307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.55x = 8,334,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,334,696.52/2,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.63

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