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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.10, 3,640.35 and 2,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.10, 3,640.35 and 2,105.30 is: 3,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.10 : 3,640.35 = 2,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.10/3,640.35 = 2,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.10x = 3,640.35 × 2,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.10x = 7,664,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,028.86/2,422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.21

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