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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.44, 3,634.55 and 2,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.44, 3,634.55 and 2,573.23 is: 3,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.44 : 3,634.55 = 2,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.44/3,634.55 = 2,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.44x = 3,634.55 × 2,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.44x = 9,352,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,533.10/2,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.35

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