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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.88, 3,607.63 and 1,622.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.88, 3,607.63 and 1,622.03 is: 2,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.88 : 3,607.63 = 1,622.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.88/3,607.63 = 1,622.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.88x = 3,607.63 × 1,622.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.88x = 5,851,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,662.00/2,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.26

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