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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.24, 3,667.72 and 2,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.24, 3,667.72 and 2,424.40 is: 3,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.24 : 3,667.72 = 2,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.24/3,667.72 = 2,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.24x = 3,667.72 × 2,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.24x = 8,892,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,020.37/2,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.95

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