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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.76, 3,635.95 and 942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.76, 3,635.95 and 942.22 is: 1,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.76 : 3,635.95 = 942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.76/3,635.95 = 942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.76x = 3,635.95 × 942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.76x = 3,425,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,846.63/2,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.03

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