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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.29, 3,635.30 and 1,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.29, 3,635.30 and 1,036.63 is: 1,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.29 : 3,635.30 = 1,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.29/3,635.30 = 1,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.29x = 3,635.30 × 1,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.29x = 3,768,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,437.68/2,423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.09

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