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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.57, 3,637.17 and 943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.57, 3,637.17 and 943.03 is: 1,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.57 : 3,637.17 = 943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.57/3,637.17 = 943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.57x = 3,637.17 × 943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.57x = 3,429,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,951.33/2,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.25

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