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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.63, 3,637.56 and 963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.63, 3,637.56 and 963.93 is: 1,446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.63 : 3,637.56 = 963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.63/3,637.56 = 963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.63x = 3,637.56 × 963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.63x = 3,506,353.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,353.21/2,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.14

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