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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.77, 3,635.31 and 1,107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.77, 3,635.31 and 1,107.61 is: 1,660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.77 : 3,635.31 = 1,107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.77/3,635.31 = 1,107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.77x = 3,635.31 × 1,107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.77x = 4,026,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,491.08/2,424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.56

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