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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.13, 3,634.62 and 1,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.13, 3,634.62 and 1,036.82 is: 1,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.13 : 3,634.62 = 1,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.13/3,634.62 = 1,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.13x = 3,634.62 × 1,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.13x = 3,768,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,428.54/2,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.91

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