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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.62, 3,338.55 and 1,635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.62, 3,338.55 and 1,635.30 is: 2,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.62 : 3,338.55 = 1,635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.62/3,338.55 = 1,635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.62x = 3,338.55 × 1,635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.62x = 5,459,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,530.82/2,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.56

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