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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.22, 3,636.66 and 1,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.22, 3,636.66 and 1,775.64 is: 2,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.22 : 3,636.66 = 1,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.22/3,636.66 = 1,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.22x = 3,636.66 × 1,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.22x = 6,457,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457,398.96/2,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,664.80

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