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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.88, 3,635.70 and 2,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.88, 3,635.70 and 2,016.94 is: 3,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.88 : 3,635.70 = 2,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.88/3,635.70 = 2,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.88x = 3,635.70 × 2,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.88x = 7,332,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,988.76/2,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.56

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