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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.93, 3,053.33 and 1,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.93, 3,053.33 and 1,622.44 is: 2,238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.93 : 3,053.33 = 1,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.93/3,053.33 = 1,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.93x = 3,053.33 × 1,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.93x = 4,953,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,836.61/2,212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.59

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