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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.56, 3,630.55 and 1,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.56, 3,630.55 and 1,900.96 is: 2,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.56 : 3,630.55 = 1,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.56/3,630.55 = 1,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.56x = 3,630.55 × 1,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.56x = 6,901,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,526.00/2,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.68

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