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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.56, 3,633.16 and 1,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.56, 3,633.16 and 1,105.96 is: 1,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.56 : 3,633.16 = 1,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.56/3,633.16 = 1,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.56x = 3,633.16 × 1,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.56x = 4,018,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,129.63/2,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.95

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