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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.56, 3,364.29 and 1,622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.56, 3,364.29 and 1,622.31 is: 2,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.56 : 3,364.29 = 1,622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.56/3,364.29 = 1,622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.56x = 3,364.29 × 1,622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.56x = 5,457,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,921.31/2,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.88

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