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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.23, 3,632.86 and 2,013.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.23, 3,632.86 and 2,013.99 is: 3,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.23 : 3,632.86 = 2,013.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.23/3,632.86 = 2,013.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.23x = 3,632.86 × 2,013.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.23x = 7,316,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,543.71/2,422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.58

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