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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.20, 3,050.94 and 1,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.20, 3,050.94 and 1,622.80 is: 2,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.20 : 3,050.94 = 1,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.20/3,050.94 = 1,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.20x = 3,050.94 × 1,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.20x = 4,951,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,065.43/2,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.06

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