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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.27, 2,927.42 and 1,622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.27, 2,927.42 and 1,622.04 is: 2,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.27 : 2,927.42 = 1,622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.27/2,927.42 = 1,622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.27x = 2,927.42 × 1,622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.27x = 4,748,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,388.46/2,120.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.53

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