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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.70, 4,556.79 and 2,423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.70, 4,556.79 and 2,423.34 is: 3,637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.70 : 4,556.79 = 2,423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.70/4,556.79 = 2,423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.70x = 4,556.79 × 2,423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.70x = 11,042,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,042,651.48/3,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.60

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