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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.63, 3,625.56 and 2,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.63, 3,625.56 and 2,268.54 is: 3,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.63 : 3,625.56 = 2,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.63/3,625.56 = 2,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.63x = 3,625.56 × 2,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.63x = 8,224,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,727.88/2,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.36

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