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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.25, 2,972.99 and 1,622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.25, 2,972.99 and 1,622.18 is: 2,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.25 : 2,972.99 = 1,622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.25/2,972.99 = 1,622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.25x = 2,972.99 × 1,622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.25x = 4,822,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,724.92/2,154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.70

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