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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.99, 3,637.14 and 1,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.99, 3,637.14 and 1,108.35 is: 1,662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.99 : 3,637.14 = 1,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.99/3,637.14 = 1,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.99x = 3,637.14 × 1,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.99x = 4,031,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,224.12/2,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.37

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