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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.74, 3,631.68 and 1,036.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.74, 3,631.68 and 1,036.98 is: 1,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.74 : 3,631.68 = 1,036.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.74/3,631.68 = 1,036.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.74x = 3,631.68 × 1,036.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.74x = 3,765,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,979.53/2,422.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.43

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