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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.56, 3,345.94 and 1,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.56, 3,345.94 and 1,376.62 is: 1,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.56 : 3,345.94 = 1,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.56/3,345.94 = 1,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.56x = 3,345.94 × 1,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.56x = 4,606,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,087.92/2,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.76

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