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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.42, 3,635.64 and 1,036.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.42, 3,635.64 and 1,036.84 is: 1,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.42 : 3,635.64 = 1,036.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.42/3,635.64 = 1,036.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.42x = 3,635.64 × 1,036.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.42x = 3,769,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,576.98/2,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.48

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