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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.56, 3,339.18 and 1,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.56, 3,339.18 and 1,635.24 is: 2,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.56 : 3,339.18 = 1,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.56/3,339.18 = 1,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.56x = 3,339.18 × 1,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.56x = 5,460,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460,360.70/2,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.96

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