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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.56, 3,632.16 and 1,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.56, 3,632.16 and 1,269.12 is: 1,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.56 : 3,632.16 = 1,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.56/3,632.16 = 1,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.56x = 3,632.16 × 1,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.56x = 4,609,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,646.90/2,422.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.80

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