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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.52, 3,639.42 and 2,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.52, 3,639.42 and 2,146.50 is: 3,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.52 : 3,639.42 = 2,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.52/3,639.42 = 2,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.52x = 3,639.42 × 2,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.52x = 7,812,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,015.03/2,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.42

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