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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.82, 3,584.56 and 1,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.82, 3,584.56 and 1,422.08 is: 2,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.82 : 3,584.56 = 1,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.82/3,584.56 = 1,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.82x = 3,584.56 × 1,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.82x = 5,097,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,531.08/2,389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.02

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