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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.51, 3,635.15 and 2,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.51, 3,635.15 and 2,016.56 is: 3,026.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.51 : 3,635.15 = 2,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.51/3,635.15 = 2,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.51x = 3,635.15 × 2,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.51x = 7,330,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,497.09/2,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.00

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