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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.73, 3,629.59 and 2,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.73, 3,629.59 and 2,035.25 is: 3,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.73 : 3,629.59 = 2,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.73/3,629.59 = 2,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.73x = 3,629.59 × 2,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.73x = 7,387,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387,123.05/2,422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.09

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