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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.42, 3,630.36 and 1,121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.42, 3,630.36 and 1,121.02 is: 1,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.42 : 3,630.36 = 1,121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.42/3,630.36 = 1,121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.42x = 3,630.36 × 1,121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.42x = 4,069,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,706.17/2,422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.02

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