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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.30, 2,852.28 and 1,622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.30, 2,852.28 and 1,622.50 is: 2,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.30 : 2,852.28 = 1,622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.30/2,852.28 = 1,622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.30x = 2,852.28 × 1,622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.30x = 4,627,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,824.30/2,065.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.75

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