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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.92, 3,631.32 and 1,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.92, 3,631.32 and 1,383.51 is: 2,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.92 : 3,631.32 = 1,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.92/3,631.32 = 1,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.92x = 3,631.32 × 1,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.92x = 5,023,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,967.53/2,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.52

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