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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.23, 3,623.01 and 2,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.23, 3,623.01 and 2,189.22 is: 3,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.23 : 3,623.01 = 2,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.23/3,623.01 = 2,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.23x = 3,623.01 × 2,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.23x = 7,931,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,931,565.95/2,420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.20

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