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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.24, 3,626.84 and 1,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.24, 3,626.84 and 1,265.56 is: 1,894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.24 : 3,626.84 = 1,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.24/3,626.84 = 1,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.24x = 3,626.84 × 1,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.24x = 4,589,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,977.73/2,422.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.93

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