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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.93, 3,635.69 and 1,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.93, 3,635.69 and 1,449.32 is: 2,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.93 : 3,635.69 = 1,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.93/3,635.69 = 1,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.93x = 3,635.69 × 1,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.93x = 5,269,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,252.81/2,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.85

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