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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.44, 3,242.40 and 622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.44, 3,242.40 and 622.56 is: 933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.44 : 3,242.40 = 622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.44/3,242.40 = 622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.44x = 3,242.40 × 622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.44x = 2,018,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,588.54/2,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.91

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