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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.24, 3,936.12 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.24, 3,936.12 and 800.24 is: 1,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.24 : 3,936.12 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.24/3,936.12 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.24x = 3,936.12 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.24x = 3,149,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,840.67/2,624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.29

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