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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.84, 3,636.23 and 863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.84, 3,636.23 and 863.96 is: 1,296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.84 : 3,636.23 = 863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.84/3,636.23 = 863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.84x = 3,636.23 × 863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.84x = 3,141,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,534.77/2,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.10

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