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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.42, 3,273.78 and 622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.42, 3,273.78 and 622.54 is: 933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.42 : 3,273.78 = 622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.42/3,273.78 = 622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.42x = 3,273.78 × 622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.42x = 2,038,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,059.00/2,182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.85

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