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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.52, 3,635.68 and 1,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.52, 3,635.68 and 1,190.76 is: 1,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.52 : 3,635.68 = 1,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.52/3,635.68 = 1,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.52x = 3,635.68 × 1,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.52x = 4,329,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,222.32/2,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.34

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