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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.08, 3,622.72 and 2,185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.08, 3,622.72 and 2,185.34 is: 3,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.08 : 3,622.72 = 2,185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.08/3,622.72 = 2,185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.08x = 3,622.72 × 2,185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.08x = 7,916,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,916,874.92/2,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.68

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