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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.80, 3,244.20 and 1,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.80, 3,244.20 and 1,822.60 is: 2,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.80 : 3,244.20 = 1,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.80/3,244.20 = 1,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.80x = 3,244.20 × 1,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.80x = 5,912,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,912,878.92/2,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.90

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