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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.61, 3,628.99 and 2,220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.61, 3,628.99 and 2,220.79 is: 3,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.61 : 3,628.99 = 2,220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.61/3,628.99 = 2,220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.61x = 3,628.99 × 2,220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.61x = 8,059,195.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,195.45/2,422.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.66

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