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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.44, 3,634.54 and 1,036.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.44, 3,634.54 and 1,036.09 is: 1,553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.44 : 3,634.54 = 1,036.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.44/3,634.54 = 1,036.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.44x = 3,634.54 × 1,036.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.44x = 3,765,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,710.55/2,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.87

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