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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.84, 2,431.49 and 1,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.84, 2,431.49 and 1,364.51 is: 2,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.84 : 2,431.49 = 1,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.84/2,431.49 = 1,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.84x = 2,431.49 × 1,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.84x = 3,317,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,791.68/1,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.44

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