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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.52, 3,636.06 and 1,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.52, 3,636.06 and 1,124.84 is: 1,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.52 : 3,636.06 = 1,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.52/3,636.06 = 1,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.52x = 3,636.06 × 1,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.52x = 4,089,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,985.73/2,422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.32

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