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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.93, 3,631.46 and 1,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.93, 3,631.46 and 1,104.88 is: 1,655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.93 : 3,631.46 = 1,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.93/3,631.46 = 1,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.93x = 3,631.46 × 1,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.93x = 4,012,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,313.73/2,422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.98

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