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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.16, 3,630.36 and 1,843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.16, 3,630.36 and 1,843.28 is: 2,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.16 : 3,630.36 = 1,843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.16/3,630.36 = 1,843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.16x = 3,630.36 × 1,843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.16x = 6,691,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,769.98/2,422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.73

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