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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.36, 3,626.25 and 2,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.36, 3,626.25 and 2,030.32 is: 3,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.36 : 3,626.25 = 2,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.36/3,626.25 = 2,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.36x = 3,626.25 × 2,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.36x = 7,362,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,447.90/2,422.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.37

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