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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.88, 3,635.80 and 1,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.88, 3,635.80 and 1,036.04 is: 1,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.88 : 3,635.80 = 1,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.88/3,635.80 = 1,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.88x = 3,635.80 × 1,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.88x = 3,766,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,813.46/2,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.04

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