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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.21, 3,633.32 and 2,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.21, 3,633.32 and 2,056.09 is: 3,084.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.21 : 3,633.32 = 2,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.21/3,633.32 = 2,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.21x = 3,633.32 × 2,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.21x = 7,470,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470,432.92/2,422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.14

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