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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.43, 3,063.63 and 1,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.43, 3,063.63 and 1,629.94 is: 2,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.43 : 3,063.63 = 1,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.43/3,063.63 = 1,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.43x = 3,063.63 × 1,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.43x = 4,993,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,533.08/2,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.90

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