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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.07, 3,633.62 and 1,382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.07, 3,633.62 and 1,382.57 is: 2,074.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.07 : 3,633.62 = 1,382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.07/3,633.62 = 1,382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.07x = 3,633.62 × 1,382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.07x = 5,023,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,708.92/2,422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.14

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