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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.96, 3,637.91 and 865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.96, 3,637.91 and 865.08 is: 1,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.96 : 3,637.91 = 865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.96/3,637.91 = 865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.96x = 3,637.91 × 865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.96x = 3,147,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,085.35/2,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.79

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