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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.91, 3,607.68 and 1,622.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.91, 3,607.68 and 1,622.06 is: 2,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.91 : 3,607.68 = 1,622.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.91/3,607.68 = 1,622.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.91x = 3,607.68 × 1,622.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.91x = 5,851,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,855.38/2,403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.31

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