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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.23, 3,634.36 and 2,014.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.23, 3,634.36 and 2,014.99 is: 3,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.23 : 3,634.36 = 2,014.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.23/3,634.36 = 2,014.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.23x = 3,634.36 × 2,014.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.23x = 7,323,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,199.06/2,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.08

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