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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.71, 2,237.97 and 1,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.71, 2,237.97 and 1,228.05 is: 1,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.71 : 2,237.97 = 1,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.71/2,237.97 = 1,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.71x = 2,237.97 × 1,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.71x = 2,748,339.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,339.06/1,621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.72

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