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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.24, 3,677.76 and 1,135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.24, 3,677.76 and 1,135.62 is: 1,703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.24 : 3,677.76 = 1,135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.24/3,677.76 = 1,135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.24x = 3,677.76 × 1,135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.24x = 4,176,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,537.81/2,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.85

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