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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.69, 3,456.72 and 1,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.69, 3,456.72 and 1,621.80 is: 2,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.69 : 3,456.72 = 1,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.69/3,456.72 = 1,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.69x = 3,456.72 × 1,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.69x = 5,606,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,108.50/2,505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.35

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