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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.81, 4,532.96 and 2,405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.81, 4,532.96 and 2,405.77 is: 3,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.81 : 4,532.96 = 2,405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.81/4,532.96 = 2,405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.81x = 4,532.96 × 2,405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.81x = 10,905,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,905,259.18/3,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.27

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