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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.59, 2,227.37 and 1,548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.59, 2,227.37 and 1,548.09 is: 2,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.59 : 2,227.37 = 1,548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.59/2,227.37 = 1,548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.59x = 2,227.37 × 1,548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.59x = 3,448,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,161.48/1,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.48

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