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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.56, 3,633.66 and 1,270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.56, 3,633.66 and 1,270.12 is: 1,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.56 : 3,633.66 = 1,270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.56/3,633.66 = 1,270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.56x = 3,633.66 × 1,270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.56x = 4,615,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,184.24/2,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.30

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