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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.93, 3,637.21 and 1,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.93, 3,637.21 and 1,450.29 is: 2,175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.93 : 3,637.21 = 1,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.93/3,637.21 = 1,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.93x = 3,637.21 × 1,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.93x = 5,275,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,009.29/2,424.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.32

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