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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.90, 3,633.96 and 1,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.90, 3,633.96 and 1,125.20 is: 1,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.90 : 3,633.96 = 1,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.90/3,633.96 = 1,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.90x = 3,633.96 × 1,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.90x = 4,088,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,931.79/2,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.92

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