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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.73, 3,631.09 and 2,036.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.73, 3,631.09 and 2,036.25 is: 3,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.73 : 3,631.09 = 2,036.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.73/3,631.09 = 2,036.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.73x = 3,631.09 × 2,036.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.73x = 7,393,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,807.01/2,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.59

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