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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.08, 3,609.84 and 2,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.08, 3,609.84 and 2,373.52 is: 3,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.08 : 3,609.84 = 2,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.08/3,609.84 = 2,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.08x = 3,609.84 × 2,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.08x = 8,568,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,027.44/2,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.47

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