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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.02, 3,631.05 and 1,324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.02, 3,631.05 and 1,324.23 is: 1,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.02 : 3,631.05 = 1,324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.02/3,631.05 = 1,324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.02x = 3,631.05 × 1,324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.02x = 4,808,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,345.34/2,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.81

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