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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.62, 3,457.82 and 1,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.62, 3,457.82 and 1,622.96 is: 2,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.62 : 3,457.82 = 1,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.62/3,457.82 = 1,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.62x = 3,457.82 × 1,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.62x = 5,611,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,901.60/2,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.72

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