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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.24, 3,669.84 and 1,213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.24, 3,669.84 and 1,213.68 is: 1,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.24 : 3,669.84 = 1,213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.24/3,669.84 = 1,213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.24x = 3,669.84 × 1,213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.24x = 4,454,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,011.41/2,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.50

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