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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.76, 2,434.56 and 930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.76, 2,434.56 and 930.21 is: 1,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.76 : 2,434.56 = 930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.76/2,434.56 = 930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.76x = 2,434.56 × 930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.76x = 2,264,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,652.06/1,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.56

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