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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.22, 3,398.61 and 1,635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.22, 3,398.61 and 1,635.22 is: 2,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.22 : 3,398.61 = 1,635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.22/3,398.61 = 1,635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.22x = 3,398.61 × 1,635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.22x = 5,557,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,475.04/2,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.18

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