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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.52, 3,636.36 and 1,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.52, 3,636.36 and 1,269 is: 1,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.52 : 3,636.36 = 1,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.52/3,636.36 = 1,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.52x = 3,636.36 × 1,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.52x = 4,614,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,540.84/2,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.07

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