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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.41, 3,273.08 and 622.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.41, 3,273.08 and 622.42 is: 933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.41 : 3,273.08 = 622.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.41/3,273.08 = 622.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.41x = 3,273.08 × 622.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.41x = 2,037,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,219.16/2,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.47

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