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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.51, 3,634.49 and 1,035.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.51, 3,634.49 and 1,035.97 is: 1,554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.51 : 3,634.49 = 1,035.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.51/3,634.49 = 1,035.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.51x = 3,634.49 × 1,035.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.51x = 3,765,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,222.61/2,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.27

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