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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.44, 2,493.77 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.44, 2,493.77 and 622.20 is: 933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.44 : 2,493.77 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.44/2,493.77 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.44x = 2,493.77 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.44x = 1,551,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,620.58/1,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.34

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