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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.14, 3,633.26 and 941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.14, 3,633.26 and 941.46 is: 1,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.14 : 3,633.26 = 941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.14/3,633.26 = 941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.14x = 3,633.26 × 941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.14x = 3,420,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,550.63/2,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.20

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