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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.04, 3,635.93 and 1,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.04, 3,635.93 and 1,036.25 is: 1,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.04 : 3,635.93 = 1,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.04/3,635.93 = 1,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.04x = 3,635.93 × 1,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.04x = 3,767,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,724.68/2,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.96

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