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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.38, 3,649.92 and 1,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.38, 3,649.92 and 1,202.40 is: 1,802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.38 : 3,649.92 = 1,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.38/3,649.92 = 1,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.38x = 3,649.92 × 1,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.38x = 4,388,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,663.81/2,434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.79

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