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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.94, 3,634.25 and 1,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.94, 3,634.25 and 1,036.33 is: 1,555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.94 : 3,634.25 = 1,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.94/3,634.25 = 1,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.94x = 3,634.25 × 1,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.94x = 3,766,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,282.30/2,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.07

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