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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.02, 3,632.49 and 1,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.02, 3,632.49 and 1,036.11 is: 1,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.02 : 3,632.49 = 1,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.02/3,632.49 = 1,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.02x = 3,632.49 × 1,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.02x = 3,763,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,659.21/2,422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.93

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