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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.93, 3,122.04 and 1,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.93, 3,122.04 and 1,622.72 is: 2,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.93 : 3,122.04 = 1,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.93/3,122.04 = 1,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.93x = 3,122.04 × 1,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.93x = 5,066,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,181.14/2,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.75

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