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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.14, 3,633.42 and 1,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.14, 3,633.42 and 1,016.28 is: 1,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.14 : 3,633.42 = 1,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.14/3,633.42 = 1,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.14x = 3,633.42 × 1,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.14x = 3,692,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,572.08/2,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.51

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