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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.72, 3,636.04 and 1,107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.72, 3,636.04 and 1,107.56 is: 1,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.72 : 3,636.04 = 1,107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.72/3,636.04 = 1,107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.72x = 3,636.04 × 1,107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.72x = 4,027,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,132.46/2,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.55

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