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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.93, 3,637.71 and 1,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.93, 3,637.71 and 1,313.42 is: 1,971.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.93 : 3,637.71 = 1,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.93/3,637.71 = 1,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.93x = 3,637.71 × 1,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.93x = 4,777,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,822.88/2,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.11

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