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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.22, 3,102.48 and 1,620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.22, 3,102.48 and 1,620.66 is: 2,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.22 : 3,102.48 = 1,620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.22/3,102.48 = 1,620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.22x = 3,102.48 × 1,620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.22x = 5,028,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,065.24/2,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.49

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