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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.26, 3,630.96 and 2,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.26, 3,630.96 and 2,130.66 is: 3,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.26 : 3,630.96 = 2,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.26/3,630.96 = 2,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.26x = 3,630.96 × 2,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.26x = 7,736,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,341.23/2,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.85

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