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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.86, 3,630.86 and 2,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.86, 3,630.86 and 2,222.04 is: 3,328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.86 : 3,630.86 = 2,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.86/3,630.86 = 2,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.86x = 3,630.86 × 2,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.86x = 8,067,886.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067,886.89/2,423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.53

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