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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.89, 2,437.88 and 1,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.89, 2,437.88 and 1,079.22 is: 1,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.89 : 2,437.88 = 1,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.89/2,437.88 = 1,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.89x = 2,437.88 × 1,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.89x = 2,631,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,003.46/1,624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.19

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