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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.52, 3,631.80 and 1,324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.52, 3,631.80 and 1,324.73 is: 1,983.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.52 : 3,631.80 = 1,324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.52/3,631.80 = 1,324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.52x = 3,631.80 × 1,324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.52x = 4,811,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,154.41/2,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.56

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