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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.10, 3,636.18 and 1,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.10, 3,636.18 and 1,036.44 is: 1,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.10 : 3,636.18 = 1,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.10/3,636.18 = 1,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.10x = 3,636.18 × 1,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.10x = 3,768,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,682.40/2,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.31

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