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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.26, 3,006.76 and 1,622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.26, 3,006.76 and 1,622.12 is: 2,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.26 : 3,006.76 = 1,622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.26/3,006.76 = 1,622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.26x = 3,006.76 × 1,622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.26x = 4,877,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,325.53/2,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.04

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