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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.26, 3,656.73 and 1,822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.26, 3,656.73 and 1,822.22 is: 2,731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.26 : 3,656.73 = 1,822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.26/3,656.73 = 1,822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.26x = 3,656.73 × 1,822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.26x = 6,663,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,366.54/2,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.72

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