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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.93, 3,634.35 and 1,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.93, 3,634.35 and 1,036.63 is: 1,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.93 : 3,634.35 = 1,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.93/3,634.35 = 1,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.93x = 3,634.35 × 1,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.93x = 3,767,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,488.21/2,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.65

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