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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.26, 3,635.08 and 1,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.26, 3,635.08 and 1,036.73 is: 1,554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.26 : 3,635.08 = 1,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.26/3,635.08 = 1,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.26x = 3,635.08 × 1,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.26x = 3,768,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,602.98/2,424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.54

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