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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.51, 3,635.99 and 1,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.51, 3,635.99 and 1,036.97 is: 1,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.51 : 3,635.99 = 1,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.51/3,635.99 = 1,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.51x = 3,635.99 × 1,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.51x = 3,770,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,412.55/2,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.77

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