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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.68, 3,611.31 and 2,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.68, 3,611.31 and 2,266.86 is: 3,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.68 : 3,611.31 = 2,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.68/3,611.31 = 2,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.68x = 3,611.31 × 2,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.68x = 8,186,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186,334.19/2,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.04

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