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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.18, 3,630.98 and 1,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.18, 3,630.98 and 1,495.35 is: 2,242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.18 : 3,630.98 = 1,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.18/3,630.98 = 1,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.18x = 3,630.98 × 1,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.18x = 5,429,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,429,578.47/2,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.53

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