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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.55, 3,637.35 and 864.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.55, 3,637.35 and 864.64 is: 1,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.55 : 3,637.35 = 864.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.55/3,637.35 = 864.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.55x = 3,637.35 × 864.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.55x = 3,144,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,998.30/2,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.15

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