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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.68, 3,635.67 and 1,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.68, 3,635.67 and 1,124.41 is: 1,685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.68 : 3,635.67 = 1,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.68/3,635.67 = 1,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.68x = 3,635.67 × 1,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.68x = 4,087,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,983.70/2,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.29

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