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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.79, 3,634.55 and 1,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.79, 3,634.55 and 1,036.13 is: 1,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.79 : 3,634.55 = 1,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.79/3,634.55 = 1,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.79x = 3,634.55 × 1,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.79x = 3,765,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,842.94/2,422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.34

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