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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.22, 3,644.76 and 2,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.22, 3,644.76 and 2,414.64 is: 3,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.22 : 3,644.76 = 2,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.22/3,644.76 = 2,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.22x = 3,644.76 × 2,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.22x = 8,800,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,783.29/2,429.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.88

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