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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.23, 3,611.30 and 1,236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.23, 3,611.30 and 1,236.73 is: 1,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.23 : 3,611.30 = 1,236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.23/3,611.30 = 1,236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.23x = 3,611.30 × 1,236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.23x = 4,466,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,203.05/2,407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.33

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