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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.80, 3,636.18 and 1,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.80, 3,636.18 and 1,125.88 is: 1,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.80 : 3,636.18 = 1,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.80/3,636.18 = 1,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.80x = 3,636.18 × 1,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.80x = 4,093,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,902.34/2,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.04

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