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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.68, 3,633.89 and 2,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.68, 3,633.89 and 2,111.04 is: 3,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.68 : 3,633.89 = 2,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.68/3,633.89 = 2,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.68x = 3,633.89 × 2,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.68x = 7,671,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,292.42/2,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.84

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