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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.40, 3,626.10 and 1,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.40, 3,626.10 and 1,775.40 is: 2,656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.40 : 3,626.10 = 1,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.40/3,626.10 = 1,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.40x = 3,626.10 × 1,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.40x = 6,437,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,437,777.94/2,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.51

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