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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.17, 2,236.82 and 1,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.17, 2,236.82 and 1,097.29 is: 1,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.17 : 2,236.82 = 1,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.17/2,236.82 = 1,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.17x = 2,236.82 × 1,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.17x = 2,454,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,434.73/1,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.06

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