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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.34, 3,272.90 and 622.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.34, 3,272.90 and 622.22 is: 933.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.34 : 3,272.90 = 622.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.34/3,272.90 = 622.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.34x = 3,272.90 × 622.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.34x = 2,036,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,463.84/2,182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.16

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