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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.24, 3,633.30 and 1,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.24, 3,633.30 and 1,036.20 is: 1,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.24 : 3,633.30 = 1,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.24/3,633.30 = 1,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.24x = 3,633.30 × 1,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.24x = 3,764,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,825.46/2,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.63

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