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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.82, 3,457.95 and 1,622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.82, 3,457.95 and 1,622.11 is: 2,238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.82 : 3,457.95 = 1,622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.82/3,457.95 = 1,622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.82x = 3,457.95 × 1,622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.82x = 5,609,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,609,175.27/2,505.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.46

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