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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.54, 3,636.96 and 963.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.54, 3,636.96 and 963.02 is: 1,445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.54 : 3,636.96 = 963.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.54/3,636.96 = 963.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.54x = 3,636.96 × 963.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.54x = 3,502,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,465.22/2,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.19

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