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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,252.91, 3,104.72 and 1,622.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,252.91, 3,104.72 and 1,622.33 is: 2,235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,252.91 : 3,104.72 = 1,622.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,252.91/3,104.72 = 1,622.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,252.91x = 3,104.72 × 1,622.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,252.91x = 5,036,856.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,856.76/2,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.71

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