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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.22, 3,559.68 and 1,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.22, 3,559.68 and 1,635.70 is: 2,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.22 : 3,559.68 = 1,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.22/3,559.68 = 1,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.22x = 3,559.68 × 1,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.22x = 5,822,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,568.58/2,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.35

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