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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.62, 3,630.30 and 1,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.62, 3,630.30 and 1,121.40 is: 1,680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.62 : 3,630.30 = 1,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.62/3,630.30 = 1,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.62x = 3,630.30 × 1,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.62x = 4,071,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,018.42/2,422.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.42

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