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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.84, 3,637.28 and 963.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.84, 3,637.28 and 963.99 is: 1,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.84 : 3,637.28 = 963.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.84/3,637.28 = 963.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.84x = 3,637.28 × 963.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.84x = 3,506,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,278.54/2,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.99

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