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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.23, 3,627.65 and 1,495.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.23, 3,627.65 and 1,495.80 is: 2,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.23 : 3,627.65 = 1,495.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.23/3,627.65 = 1,495.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.23x = 3,627.65 × 1,495.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.23x = 5,426,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,242.61/2,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.26

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