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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.97, 3,636.36 and 1,591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.97, 3,636.36 and 1,591.29 is: 2,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.97 : 3,636.36 = 1,591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.97/3,636.36 = 1,591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.97x = 3,636.36 × 1,591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.97x = 5,786,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,503.30/2,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.20

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