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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.36, 3,632.36 and 1,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.36, 3,632.36 and 1,122.72 is: 1,684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.36 : 3,632.36 = 1,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.36/3,632.36 = 1,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.36x = 3,632.36 × 1,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.36x = 4,078,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,123.22/2,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.23

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