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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.78, 2,236.58 and 1,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.78, 2,236.58 and 1,410.56 is: 1,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.78 : 2,236.58 = 1,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.78/2,236.58 = 1,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.78x = 2,236.58 × 1,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.78x = 3,154,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154,830.28/1,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.09

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