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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422, 3,623.70 and 2,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422, 3,623.70 and 2,415.80 is: 3,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422 : 3,623.70 = 2,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422/3,623.70 = 2,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422x = 3,623.70 × 2,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422x = 8,754,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,134.46/2,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.42

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