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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.96, 3,639.60 and 1,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.96, 3,639.60 and 1,656 is: 2,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.96 : 3,639.60 = 1,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.96/3,639.60 = 1,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.96x = 3,639.60 × 1,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.96x = 6,027,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,177.60/2,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.48

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