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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.38, 3,633.46 and 667.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.38, 3,633.46 and 667.37 is: 1,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.38 : 3,633.46 = 667.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.38/3,633.46 = 667.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.38x = 3,633.46 × 667.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.38x = 2,424,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,862.20/2,422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.02

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