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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.39, 3,343.01 and 1,636.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.39, 3,343.01 and 1,636.07 is: 2,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.39 : 3,343.01 = 1,636.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.39/3,343.01 = 1,636.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.39x = 3,343.01 × 1,636.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.39x = 5,469,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,373.48/2,423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.91

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