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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.34, 3,409.02 and 1,620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.34, 3,409.02 and 1,620.02 is: 2,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.34 : 3,409.02 = 1,620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.34/3,409.02 = 1,620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.34x = 3,409.02 × 1,620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.34x = 5,522,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,522,689.10/2,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.06

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