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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.66, 3,125.22 and 1,622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.66, 3,125.22 and 1,622.38 is: 2,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.66 : 3,125.22 = 1,622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.66/3,125.22 = 1,622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.66x = 3,125.22 × 1,622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.66x = 5,070,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,294.42/2,081.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.70

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