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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.94, 3,011.78 and 1,622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.94, 3,011.78 and 1,622.22 is: 2,239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.94 : 3,011.78 = 1,622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.94/3,011.78 = 1,622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.94x = 3,011.78 × 1,622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.94x = 4,885,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,769.75/2,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.19

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