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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.26, 3,636.27 and 2,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.26, 3,636.27 and 2,017.32 is: 3,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.26 : 3,636.27 = 2,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.26/3,636.27 = 2,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.26x = 3,636.27 × 2,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.26x = 7,335,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,520.20/2,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.13

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