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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.32, 3,630.96 and 1,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.32, 3,630.96 and 1,936.32 is: 2,902.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.32 : 3,630.96 = 1,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.32/3,630.96 = 1,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.32x = 3,630.96 × 1,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.32x = 7,030,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,700.47/2,422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.47

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