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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.27, 3,635.48 and 1,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.27, 3,635.48 and 1,035.88 is: 1,554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.27 : 3,635.48 = 1,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.27/3,635.48 = 1,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.27x = 3,635.48 × 1,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.27x = 3,765,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,914.52/2,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.06

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