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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.40, 3,635.10 and 2,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.40, 3,635.10 and 2,125.80 is: 3,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.40 : 3,635.10 = 2,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.40/3,635.10 = 2,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.40x = 3,635.10 × 2,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.40x = 7,727,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727,495.58/2,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.70

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