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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.70, 2,433.92 and 964.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.70, 2,433.92 and 964.17 is: 1,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.70 : 2,433.92 = 964.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.70/2,433.92 = 964.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.70x = 2,433.92 × 964.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.70x = 2,346,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,707.83/1,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.17

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