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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.64, 3,346.04 and 1,863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.64, 3,346.04 and 1,863.01 is: 2,572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.64 : 3,346.04 = 1,863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.64/3,346.04 = 1,863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.64x = 3,346.04 × 1,863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.64x = 6,233,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,705.98/2,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.04

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