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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.93, 3,632.96 and 1,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.93, 3,632.96 and 1,105.88 is: 1,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.93 : 3,632.96 = 1,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.93/3,632.96 = 1,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.93x = 3,632.96 × 1,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.93x = 4,017,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,617.80/2,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.48

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