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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.78, 3,636.45 and 2,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.78, 3,636.45 and 2,034.90 is: 3,051.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.78 : 3,636.45 = 2,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.78/3,636.45 = 2,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.78x = 3,636.45 × 2,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.78x = 7,399,812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399,812.11/2,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.75

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