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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.78, 3,631.02 and 2,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.78, 3,631.02 and 2,234.02 is: 3,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.78 : 3,631.02 = 2,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.78/3,631.02 = 2,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.78x = 3,631.02 × 2,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.78x = 8,111,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,111,771.30/2,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.28

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