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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.04, 3,623.73 and 2,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.04, 3,623.73 and 2,145.02 is: 3,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.04 : 3,623.73 = 2,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.04/3,623.73 = 2,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.04x = 3,623.73 × 2,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.04x = 7,772,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,973.32/2,422.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.27

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