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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.53, 3,631.37 and 1,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.53, 3,631.37 and 1,035 is: 1,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.53 : 3,631.37 = 1,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.53/3,631.37 = 1,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.53x = 3,631.37 × 1,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.53x = 3,758,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,462.78/2,422.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.46

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