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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.92, 3,637.48 and 1,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.92, 3,637.48 and 1,329.06 is: 1,994.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.92 : 3,637.48 = 1,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.92/3,637.48 = 1,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.92x = 3,637.48 × 1,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.92x = 4,834,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,429.17/2,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.47

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