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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.52, 3,636.84 and 964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.52, 3,636.84 and 964.40 is: 1,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.52 : 3,636.84 = 964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.52/3,636.84 = 964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.52x = 3,636.84 × 964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.52x = 3,507,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,368.50/2,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.03

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